Beloved Comedian Reggie Mcfadden Passes Away at 57

WHO:

TMZ - Reggie's sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news to TMZ.

Deadline - Reggie McFadden, actor-comedian known for his work on ‘In Living Color’ and ‘Def Comedy Jam’.

Deadline - Bernice McFadden, sister of Reggie McFadden, confirmed his death.

WHAT:

TMZ - The U.S. State Department contacted the family on a Sunday regarding McFadden's death.

Deadline - Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57.

Deadline - The U.S. State Department notified the family of McFadden's death.

WHERE:

TMZ - Reggie McFadden had been living in Tanzania for several years prior to his death.

Deadline - Reggie McFadden died in Tanzania, where he had been living for several years.

WHY:

Deadline - A cause of death has not been disclosed.

HOW:

Deadline - The family was informed of his death by the U.S. State Department.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 14:05 UTC)

Reggie McFadden has passed away, with his sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirming the news to TMZ. The U.S. State Department reached out to the family on a Sunday to inform them of his death. McFadden had been residing in Tanzania for several years before his passing.

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(UPDATED October 5, 2026 13:13 UTC)

Reggie McFadden, the actor-comedian celebrated for his roles on ‘In Living Color’ and ‘Def Comedy Jam,’ has passed away at the age of 57 in Tanzania, where he had been residing for several years. His sister, Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news, and the family was notified by the U.S. State Department. As of now, the cause of death has not been disclosed.