YouTube star Ben Potter dead at 40 after ‘unfortunate accident’: Wife of influencer known as Comicstorian announces tragedy and vows to carry on his channel
- Potter’s wife confirmed his death in a message on Twitter
- “He was one of the best and most supportive people anyone could ask for,” she said
YouTube personality Ben Potter has died aged 40 after what his wife Nathalie Potter described as an ‘unfortunate accident’.
“Two days ago, on June 8, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident,” Nathalie said in a statement on the social media page.
Noting his work as a content creator, she said, “To many of you, he was a comic, interpreting stories from multiple different mediums.
“To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for.”
Nathalie cited her late husband’s “loving and genuine” nature “as a husband, son, brother, friend or even just a stranger.”
YouTube personality Ben Potter has died aged 40 after what his wife Nathalie Potter described as an ‘unfortunate accident’. Pictured in May 2022 in NYC
Nathalie announced the tragic news in a statement on social media
She added: “He was someone who listened and made time for his loved ones. He went out of his way to make everyone laugh and make sure everything was okay.
“He was our rock and he reassured his loved ones when they needed it.”
Nathalie revealed her own personal feelings during this tragic time.
“He was my world and I need time to be with friends and family,” Nathalie said. “I have so many things to figure out, but first I need to grieve.
‘I ask that you respect my privacy as well as that of others. Right now my priority is to preserve everything he built and I have no plans beyond that.