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How did Nick Nemeroff die? Rising comedy star, 32, was a Juno nominated artist

Nick Nemeroff had earlier revealed that he was heavily influenced by comedians including Demetri Martin and Nathan Fielder

Nick Nemeroff, the Montreal-raised comedian who scored a Juno nomination last year for his debut stand-up album, has died. He was 32. The unfortunate news of his demise was shared by his family on his Instagram and Twitter accounts respectively. The official statement stated, “Nick’s dedication to stand-up comedy was formidable, and produced amazing results.”
 
Speaking of comedians leaving for heavenly abode, popular TikTok comedian Huey Haha passed away on October 27, 2021, leaving social media heartbroken. Just a day before, legendary comedian Mort Sahl died at 94 at his California home. In September 2021, we also lost beloved SNL star Norm Macdonald, who succumbed to a nine-year-long cancer battle. Comedian Donny Davis, who performed with Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, passed away in February 2022. He was 43.

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How did comedian Nick Nemeroff die?

Nick Nemeroff’s cause of death was earlier not revealed but later a report published by CBC shared that his manager, Morgan Flood of Grand Wave Entertainment, in a text to the publication said that he was not aware of the cause but that he "died in his sleep." A 2017 tweet by the comedian also surfaced on Twitter where he spoke about how he wanted to be remembered when he dies.
 
In the tweet, he said, “If I die, please remember me as a great cool guy who was nice and helped out and actually changed a lot of our lives for the better but also had a certain unique quality you just couldn't put your finger on with an infectious laugh & unmistakable style.” Nemeroff, who was a rising star in the comedy circuit, had appeared on ‘Conan’ and ‘Just for Laughs’. In 2020, he dropped his first stand-up album, ‘The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life’, which scooped a Juno Award nod last year for Comedy Album of the Year. Nemeroff had earlier revealed that he was heavily influenced by comedians including Demetri Martin and Nathan Fielder, as well as late stars Mitch Hedberg and Norm Macdonald.
 

 
‘If Nick was on a comedy show, he was guaranteed to leave with new fans’

Nick Nemeroff’s family paid an emotional tribute to the comedian with a lengthy post on socials. The statement read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother Nick Nemeroff. Nick’s dedication to standup comedy was formidable, and produced amazing results.”
 
The family said, “He drew acclaim in Canada and the US, becoming both a ‘comic’s comic’ and a hit with crowds who were enamoured by his unique cadence, labyrinthine deadpan, and fresh take on misdirection-driven comedy” adding, “If Nick was on a comedy show, he was guaranteed to leave with new fans. And he deserved to, because comedy was, in many ways, his life.” The family’s statement concluded, “Endlessly sweet, supportive of others, humble about his many skills and achievements, Nick lived his life doing what he loved, and that is how he will be remembered. RIP Nick. We love you.”
 
 

 
‘Honestly thought this was a joke’

Tributes poured in for the comedian’s death as one user stated, “It’s a devastating day for those who knew him. Nick Nemeroff was a beautiful man. My condolences to his family and everyone in the comedy world. I admired him greatly.” Another posted, “F**king heartbreaking. so sorry to all of the people who loved him. nick and i only did a few shows together but I loved running into him & watching him perform. he was one of a kind.” The next one shared, “I’m at a loss for words. You’ll truly be missed. My condolences to any family seeing this. Nick was a great person.”
 
Meanwhile, one tweeted, “I honestly thought this was a joke. Unbelievably tragic. I remember first seeing him in Montreal and I was dumbfounded by how funny he was. It was an honour knowing him. Rest in peace, Nick. Still can't believe it.” An individual asserted, “Cause of death is "died in his sleep". That's odd.” Echoing similar sentiments, one added, “Clever misdirection comedian Nick Nemeroff has died. No cause of death has been disclosed.” And, one concluded, “I don’t even know what to say. @nicknemeroff was so incredibly funny and kind and unique and lovely. What a loss. My heart goes out to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.”