Reggie McFadden Dies At 57

Comedian and actor Reggie McFadden died in Tanzania at age 57. He had been living there for about 18 years. McFadden was born and raised in Brooklyn, then broke through on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1991. He later appeared on In Living Color, where he played multiple characters. His television work included Martin, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Coach, Moesha and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also appeared in films including Little Nicky. His sister Bernice McFadden said the family was deeply affected by his death. She said he had been estranged from them since they last saw him in 2007. The State Department notified the family, but relatives had not been told when or how he died.