YouTube star Ben Potter, known as Comicstorian, has died at the age of 40 after what his wife Nathalie Potter described as an “unfortunate accident.”
She announced the news of the American comic book content creator’s passing on X, formerly Twitter.
In a touching statement, she wrote: “On June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.
“To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums.
“To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine.
Mrs Potter went on to say “he was our rock” and “my world.”
She has asked for privacy amid the tragic period, adding: “I need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve. I ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else's. Right now my priority is preserving everything he's built and I don't have any plans beyond that.”
Other touching tributes have poured in for the YouTube star - including statements from coworkers, whom Mrs Potter said she would continue the work of her late husband’s channel alongside.
She said his channel was one of his greatest accomplishments and that “the team and I want to keep that going. To honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive.”
Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.
— Comicstorian/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) June 10, 2024
To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for.…
Former coworker and Influencer Hassan Khadair said on X: “There are no words that can truly describe how devastating this loss is. Ben was my favorite YouTuber, my most chaotic coworker, my mentor, and one of the best friends I have ever had. I will carry @Comicstorian with me forever.”
Meanwhile, American rapper, actor and the son of Ice Cube O’Shea Jackson Jr wrote: “I am still taking my break from Twitter for personal reasons. But with the news I just got I have to come back say something. Rest in Peace to Comicstorian. I’m heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite follows on YouTube, thank you so much for your work man I was a huge fan. Prayers to his loved ones. Long live Ben Potter. Yall be good. Hold your loved ones tight. I’ll see yall soon I hope.”
I am still taking my break from Twitter for personal reasons. But with the news I just got I have to come back say something.
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) June 11, 2024
Rest in Peace to Comicstorian. I’m heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite follows on YouTube, thank you so much for your work man I was a…
Online users also commented their condolences. One said: “I am absolutely gutted to hear this. Rest in peace, Ben.”
Another said that he was “such a legend and got me into so many stories.”
Ben had built his fanbase and following of three million subscribers during the span of his over-decade long career on YouTube.
On the social media platform, he created of audio dramas of comic books and discussed the Marvel and DC worlds.
Almost four thousand videos have been released on his channel to date.
