The comedy world is in mourning after it was learned that stand-up star Brody Stevens apparently hanged himself at his Los Angeles home on Friday, it has been reported.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating Brody’s death as a suicide by hanging.
Investigators found Brody just before 1pm on Friday, The Blast reported. He was 48 years old.
Brody Stevens, 48, was found dead of an apparent suicide at his home in Los Angeles on Friday
Stevens was a beloved comedian who appeared frequently at festivals and stand-up clubs in the Los Angeles area. His Comedy Central show, Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!, offered viewers a raw glimpse into his struggle with bipolar disorder
‘Brody was an inspiring voice who was a friend to many in the comedy community,’ a spokesperson for Stevens told The Blast.
‘He pushed creative boundaries and his passion for his work and his love of baseball were contagious.
‘He was beloved by many and will be greatly missed. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time.’
Stevens was a staple at comedy festivals and stand-up clubs in and around the Los Angeles area.
On Thursday, Stevens tweeted: 'I’m ready to get back on the festival circuit.'
He has appeared in films including The Hangover and Due Date as well as television shows like Comedy Central’s Kroll Show and Chelsea Lately.
Brody was the co-creator of a documentary series based on his life, Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!.
He created the show alongside his friend, Zach Galifianakis. It first aired on HBO GO in 2012 before Comedy Central picked it up the next year.
Enjoy It! offered a raw glimpse into Stevens’ struggles with bipolar disorder.
In 2011, Stevens was arrested and hospitalized after he tweeted that he stopped taking anti-anxiety medication and that he had put a gun to his mouth.
Stevens was known to frequently say ‘818 ‘til I die’ - a reference to the area code for San Fernando
