Ricarlo Flanagan, ‘Shameless’ actor, dead at 40

Ricarlo Flanagan, the multi-talented comedian who acted on “Shameless” and nearly made the finals of “Last Comic Standing,” died over the weekend at age 40. Flanagan died from COVID-19 complications.

Ricarlo Flanagan, the multi-talented comedian who acted on “Shameless” and nearly made the finals of “Last Comic Standing,” died over the weekend at age 40, after tweeting he contracted the virus just over a week before he died.

Comedian, actor Ricarlo Flanagan who acted on “Shameless” and nearly made the finals of “Last Comic Standing,” dies of COVID-19 at age 40.

What people are saying?

Matt Rife My heart is broken I’ve known him for 10 years, from Ohio, he moved to LA after i did and was well on his way. One of the kindest people I’ve ever met and incredibly talented. I wish i could call you. I’m asking y’all PLEASE help his family.

Brandon J. Rosenthal My dude RicarloFlanagan. I’m going to miss this man so much. My family loved him and so did everyone else. The responses today have been amazing to read but it’s such a sad day. He was a FORCE. I loved this man. Please donate if you can: