Kenan Thompson, 48, paid tribute to his former Nickelodeon co-star Christy Knowings, who passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 46 due to complications from an asthma attack that resulted in brain damage. In a Facebook post, Thompson expressed his sorrow, stating, "Man this one hit hard!!! Rest well Christy!!! Never could have imagined this day!! Sending so much love to her family!! She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here!!!" Knowings was a cast member on the children's sketch comedy show 'All That' from 1997 to 2000, alongside Thompson. This year, she is the second alum from the show to die, following the death of Kianna Underwood, 33, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn. Knowings suffered her asthma attack on August 5 and was placed on life support shortly thereafter. Her aunt announced her death on Facebook on August 10. Thompson concluded his post with, "Gonna miss you buddy!!! Show christyknowings some love y’all!!!"
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Kenan Thompson Remembers Former Co-Star Christy Knowings Following Her Death
Kenan Thompson shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook for his former co-star Christy Knowings, who died at 46 after an asthma attack led to brain damage. Knowings, known for her role on 'All That,' is the second cast member from the show to pass away this year, following Kianna Underwood's death in a hit-and-run incident.
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Kenan Thompson Remembers Former Co-Star Christy Knowings Following Her Death