YouTube star Ben Potter — greatest generally known as Comicstorian — has died, in response to his spouse, Nathalie.
Potter died in an “unlucky accident” on Saturday, June 8, Nathalie shared in an emotional submit by way of Potter’s X account on Monday, June 10. Individuals experiences that Potter was 40.
“To a lot of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing tales from throughout a number of totally different mediums. To his family members, he was probably the greatest and most supportive people anybody may ask for,” wrote Nathalie.
“As a husband, a son, a brother, a buddy, and even only a stranger, Ben was loving and real. He was somebody who would pay attention and find time for his family members. He would do his greatest to make everybody snicker and ensure they have been okay. He was our rock and he’d reassure his family members each time they wanted it,” she continued.
Two days in the past, on June eighth, my husband, Ben Potter, handed away in an unlucky accident.
To a lot of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing tales from throughout a number of totally different mediums. To his family members, he was probably the greatest and most supportive people anybody may ask for.…
— Comicstorian/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) June 10, 2024
Nathalie wrote that Potter was “my world” and requested followers for privateness as she grieves her husband’s loss of life.
As for Potter’s YouTube channel, which has over 3 million followers, Nathalie stated she desires to maintain his legacy alive.
“Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. It was by his love of thrilling tales and well-written characters that received him began on YouTube,” she shared. “The staff and I need to hold that going. To honor him by persevering with to inform nice tales by nice folks, in addition to to maintain the reminiscence of our very personal superhero alive.”
Ben Potter, a.okay.a. Comicstorian. Mike Coppola/Getty Pictures
Straight Outta Compton star O’Shea Jackson Jr. was amongst those that paid tribute to Potter.
“Relaxation in Peace to Comicstorian. I’m heartbroken to listen to this information. One in all my favourite follows on YouTube, thanks a lot on your work man I used to be an enormous fan,” Jackson, 33 — who’s the oldest son of iconic rapper Ice Dice — shared by way of X on Monday. “Prayers to his family members. Lengthy dwell Ben Potter.”
I’m nonetheless taking my break from Twitter for private causes. However with the information I simply received I’ve to return again say one thing.
Relaxation in Peace to Comicstorian. I’m heartbroken to listen to this information. One in all my favourite follows on YouTube, thanks a lot on your work man I used to be a…
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) June 11, 2024
Potter’s final YouTube video, “Why DC’s Reboots Beat Marvel,” was revealed on Friday, June 7, simply at some point earlier than his loss of life.