Comedian Ken Flores found dead in his Los Angeles home

Comedian Ken Floras, an emerging Hispanic figure on stage, died at the age of 28 this Thursday according to what his entourage has communicated to the media. Flores was found dead at his Los Angeles home and no further details have yet been released.

The family of the deceased has asked for respect for his privacy for the moment and said they are "devastated" by their loss.

As reviewed by LA Times, Flores quickly became a beloved figure in Los Angeles stand-up, where he found a second home among the city's various comedy clubs, including Hollywood's Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store, The Haha and Hollywood Improv.