Comedians Pay Respects to Brody Stevens After Apparent Suicide

He was known for appearing in 'The Hangover' and as a warm-up act for shows all over the city he called home for his entire life.

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Los Angeles comic Brody Stevens died of an apparent suicide on Feb. 22. News of his death spread quickly through a town where he seems to have worked with just about everybody, both in his roles in films like The Hangover and as a warm-up act for shows all over the city he called home for his entire life. 

The 48-year-old Comedy Store staple was toasted on Twitter by a who's who of comics, including Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Bob Saget, and Maria Bamford, among others. Many of the comics shared their favorite Brody stories and encouraged anyone reading to seek help if they are dealing with suicidal thoughts.

Take a look at some of the tributes below.

If you are depressed or feeling suicidal please please please please please reach out to ANYONE. I never get to see Brody Stevens again I can’t stand this. #RIPBrodyStevens #818ForLife pic.twitter.com/n1jQhXdOIz

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 22, 2019

The comedy clubs will have “Make God Laugh” on their marquees 2nite like they always do when one of us ... I’m not sure God will GET Brody but his local references will be epic. Ugh. So sad. #818 #EnjoyIt #RIPBrodyStevens
Ps Brody would be so psyched about TMZ covering it

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 23, 2019

Heart broken at the loss of my friend Brody Stevens. I remember meeting him at an open mic in NY. Unique voice. We lost another great. #RIPBrodyStevens ❤️ he brought me on stage one time and said “Nick Swardson, alternative comic, alternative lifestyle” pic.twitter.com/pBlPF47bE0

— Nick Swardson (@NickSwardson) February 22, 2019

I’m so sad to learn that @BrodyismeFriend has died. An incredibly kind person and an exquisite comedian.

— Maria Bamford (@mariabamfoo) February 22, 2019

Well this one hurts. Brody Stevens was what a comic is. Very sad and I don’t understand. #RIPBrodyStevens #818ForLife

— eddie pepitone (@eddiepepitone) February 22, 2019

There was nothing better than sitting in the back of the room watching Brody on stage and then quoting him for the next hour in the parking lot w buddies. So unique. So fearless. So funny. #RIPBrodyStevens #818

— Jimmy Pardo (@jimmypardo) February 23, 2019

#RIPBrodyStevens he was so funny and weird and vulnerable and wild and kind. Every time he was onstage it was an adventure. Here’s some comics talking about what made him so special. https://t.co/wbUNaZgJ2f

— nick kroll (@nickkroll) February 22, 2019

Brody Stevens ~ Such a funny man. Such a good man. We need you and your comedy. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Loved Brody. Rest In Peace kind soul. @BrodyismeFriend

— bob saget (@bobsaget) February 22, 2019

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