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Nick Nemeroff Dead: Canadian Comedian Dies at 32
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Nick Nemeroff, who performed at Just for Laughs in Montreal, Canada, and participated in CTV Comedy’s Roast Battle Canada, has died. He was 32.
“Nick’s dedication to stand-up comedy was admirable and produced amazing results. He performed on Conan before the age of 30 and was featured in multiple TV tapings, most recently, CTV’s Roast Battle Canada,” the late comedian’s family wrote via Instagram on Monday, June 27. “He drew acclaim in Canada and the US, becoming both a ‘comic’s comic’ and a hit with crowds who were enamored by his unique cadence, labyrinthine deadpan, and fresh take on misdirection-driven comedy.”
The statement continued: “Endlessly sweet, supportive of others, humble about his many skills and achievements, Nick Nemeroff lived his life doing what he loved, and that is how he will be remembered. RIP Nick. We love you.”
Nemeroff’s agency, Grand Wave Entertainment, also reacted to his death, tweeting, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Nick Nemeroff. We have been so proud to watch Nick grow in to one of Canada’s most popular and respected comedians.”
According to CBC News, the Canada native’s manager, Morgan Flood, noted that his client “died in his sleep” but a cause of death has not been given.
Ahead of his sudden passing, Nemeroff appeared on Conan, The New Wave of Standup and The Stand-Up Show with Jon Dore. He also released a comedy album titled This Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life, which was nominated for a Juno Award in 2021.
The System Error star previously reflected on the hard work that went into creating the album. “I love stand up and jokes more than anything, unfortunately, and this album is the culmination of doing it every night for the past seven years,” he told CBC in 2020.
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A post shared by Nick Nemeroff (@nicknemeroff)The comedian's family described him as «endlessly sweet, supportive of others» and «humble about his many skills and achievements.»«Nick lived his life doing what he loved, and that is how he will be remembered,» the statement concluded. «RIP Nick.
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statement on Instagram read.“Nick’s dedication to standup comedy was formidable, and produced amazing results.”No cause of death has been revealed.The Canadian-born comedian made appearances on “Conan,” performed at Just For Laughs in Montreal and was part of CBC Gem’s “The New Wave of Standup.” Nemeroff was recently seen on season two of CTV Comedy’s “Roast Battle Canada.”His first comedy album, “The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life,” was released in 2020 and led him to be a Juno Award nominee in 2021 for Comedy Album of the Year.Nemeroff attended the Royal West Academy and graduated from the Radio and Television program at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson, according to Deadline.A post shared by Nick Nemeroff (@nicknemeroff)“He drew acclaim in Canada and the US, becoming both a ‘comic’s comic’ and a hit with crowds who were enamored by his unique cadence, labyrinthine deadpan, and fresh take on misdirection-driven comedy,” his family wrote.“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 statement continued.
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