Chris Cotton Passed Away!

Chris Cotton passed away.

Comedian Chris Cotton who was known for his work on Comedy Central's Every Damn Day has passed away at the age of 32. The Philadelphia native suffered a blood clot in his lungs that caused his heart to give out.

Comedy Central released a statement on his passing.

"We're devastated by the loss of Chris Cotton -- a hilarious comedian, a beloved member of the Comedy Central family and a joy to be around. He will be missed."

The comedian/writer worked on Comedy Central as well as the movie Diwal'oween.

Cotton also published a book titled, "What My Dad Did: My Theory On Joke Writing," in which he wrote about his father's experience working at inner city schools in South Philadelphia.

He was married to high school sweetheart, Ericalynn Cotton. They wed in May 2011. She was expected to give birth to his first child next year.

Comedian Hannibal Buress tweeted his sadness.

A few weeks ago Chris Cotton randomly hit me up to thank me for a gig I got him YEARS ago that led to some other work for him.

I was in the middle of booking Isola Fest and booked him during the call. I was psyched to see him this weekend. RIP. https://t.co/Ge5SdSIb8O pic.twitter.com/1bkO1SKFil

— Hannibal Buress (@hannibalburess) December 12, 2019

Delaware County, Pennsylvania coroner had released a statement.

“I conclude the cause of death was due to pulmonary thromboembolism, right lung complicated by cardiomegaly,” the medical examiner wrote. The term “cardiomegaly” refers to an enlarged heart.

“Significant conditions contributing to death is morbid obesity,” the examiner added.

In July 2018, he was the red carpet host for the network’s Bruce Willis roast. Prior to that, he appeared in Carpool Rules, a 2015 web series.

An evening of comedy in Cotton’s memory is planned for January 6 at the Loft at City Winery in Philadelphia. Memorial services in Philadelphia and New York will be announced.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support Cotton’s family.