Trevor Moore, co-founder of ‘The Whitest Kids U Know’, has died aged 41
Trevor Moore, 41, a co-founder of the sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U Know, died on Friday in an undisclosed accident.
The comedian, actor, and producer passed away, as confirmed by a statement issued by his manager on behalf of his wife and other loved ones.
“We are devastated by the loss of my husband, best friend, and the father of our son. He was known as a writer and comedian to millions, and yet to us, he was simply the center of our whole world,” the statement apparently said.
“This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving,” the statement added.
The Whitest Kids U Know was founded and led by Moore, Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams, and Darren Trumeter.
After winning an award at the 2006 HBO United States Comedy Arts Festival, the New York-based performers reportedly attracted national attention. They also went on to create a show of the same name that ran for five seasons on IFC and has an enduring following on YouTube.
In addition, Moore produced and hosted Comedy Central’s “The Trevor Moore Show,” which tweeted a tribute to the Montclair, New Jersey, native on Saturday night. Moore also created and directed the Disney XD series Walk the Prank.
Trevor Moore was an incredible talent and a vital member of the Comedy Central family. We will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/yRhyhy72qz
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) August 7, 2021
According to The Virginian-Pilot, the comedian reportedly started his career in show business at the age of twelve in 1995 when he became the youngest cartoonist in the world.
“Such a warped mind at such a young age! Loved the book!’,” “Weird Al” Yankovic apparently stated of Moore’s “Scraps.”
Moore began writing regular cartoons for newspapers in Virginia when he was sixteen years old. He then started a regular sketch comedy course for his local TV station.
Moore obtained an internship with executive producer of “Saturday Night Live,” Lorne Michaels, in 1999. He later joined NBC as a page, where he met his wife, Aimee.
“Early this morning, we learned that we lost our brother, our collaborator and the driving force behind WKUK,” Zach Cregger, as well as Sam Brown, both stated.
“He was our best friend, and we speak for all of us in saying that the loss of Trevor is unimaginable. We are heartbroken and our grief pales in comparison to the loss felt by his wife and son,” the statement read.
The statement added that “Our hope is that friends, fellow artists, and fans that loved him will not focus on his death, but will remember the countless moments of laughter he gave them.”
