YouTube persona Ben Potter has died on the age of 40 in what his spouse Nathalie Potter described as an 'unlucky accident'.
“Two days in the past, on June eighth, my husband, Ben Potter, died in an unlucky accident,” Nathalie mentioned in a press release on the Comixtorian Twitter web page.
Referring to his work as a content material creator, she mentioned: 'For a lot of of you, he was a comixologist, telling tales throughout quite a lot of mediums.
'To his family members he was one of many nicest and most supportive folks anybody might want for.'
Nathalie famous her late husband's 'loving and real' nature, 'as a husband, a son, a brother, a pal or perhaps a stranger.'
YouTube persona Ben Potter has died on the age of 40 in what his spouse Nathalie Potter has described as an 'unlucky accident.' Photograph taken in NYC in Could 2022
Nathalie introduced the unhappy information in a press release on social media on Monday
He added: 'He was a person who would take heed to his family members and find time for them. He would attempt his finest to make everybody snicker and ensure they have been okay.
'He was our assist and supplied reassurance to his family members each time they wanted it.'
Nathalie expressed her private emotions throughout this unhappy time.
'She was my world and I have to spend time with family and friends,' Nathalie mentioned. 'There are numerous issues I would like to know, however to begin with, I have to grieve.
'I request you to respect my and everybody else's privateness. My precedence proper now’s to guard every thing they’ve constructed and I’ve no plans apart from that.
The late content material creator's spouse mentioned that his YouTube channel was one in all his largest achievements and that he deliberate to proceed it for a sure time frame.
She added: 'All of us want time to grieve his passing however I do know he wouldn't need it to finish this manner.' Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his passion.
'His love for thrilling tales and well-written characters is what made him begin on YouTube.'
Potter had over 3 million YouTube subscribers and had posted over 3,900 clips
Potter's spouse described him as 'one of many nicest and most useful males'.
One of many memorial customers credited Potter with bringing an enormous viewers to the comedian e book style via her YouTube web page
Many on-line customers expressed their condolences in response to the unhappy announcement, praising Potter's expertise as a creator and her sort persona basically.
He added that he and Potter's colleagues “need to maintain it going” and honor the late creator “by persevering with to inform nice tales of nice folks, whereas additionally retaining the reminiscence of our personal superheroes alive.”
“We supported one another in every thing we wished to do, and I'm not going to cease now,” she mentioned.
Many on-line customers expressed their condolences on the unhappy announcement, and praised Potter's expertise as a creator and her sort persona basically.
“So sorry in your and all of our loss,” one person mentioned. “I've watched numerous hours of his movies through the years and his love for comics and storytelling was evident in his enthusiasm in each video. He might be missed.”
One other person mentioned the information was devastating and heartbreaking, crediting Potter for bringing an enormous viewers to the comedian e book style.
'Comicstorian was an unimaginable YouTuber who did a lot and impressed so many individuals to learn comics,' the person mentioned. 'Relaxation in peace.'
One person mentioned: “I'm so sorry in your loss. Ben's stuff was unimaginable.”
One person mentioned Potter was 'a extremely nice particular person and persona,' whereas one other mentioned he 'appeared like an excellent man.'
Potter, pictured at an occasion in October 2021, was credited for the creativity and pleasure she dropped at the comedian e book group
Because the information of his demise unfold, his followers remembered the content material creator
Actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. mentioned, “I'm nonetheless taking a break from Twitter for private causes. However after the information I simply acquired, I’ve one thing to say.”
'Relaxation in peace ComicStorian. I’m so unhappy to listen to this information. Certainly one of my favourite followers on YouTube, thanks a lot in your work man, I used to be an enormous fan of yours. Prayers for his family members. Lengthy stay Ben Potter.'
“Y'all keep nicely. Maintain your family members. I hope to see you all quickly,” the Straight Outta Compton star added.
“That is heartbreaking. So sorry in your loss,” creator Jimmy Palmiotti mentioned.
Voice actress Susan Eisenberg added, “Nathalie, I’m so sorry in your loss. Your husband was liked by many, and he might be drastically missed.”
Author Robert Venditti credit Potter with utilizing her medium to maintain comics fashionable amongst youthful generations.
'When my oldest son was in sixth grade, the varsity requested me to talk to their writing courses,' Venditti mentioned. 'Afterward, a gaggle of youngsters got here as much as me, all excited as a result of that they had seen Benny on the duvet of my books on Comixtorian. His love of comics was contagious. Relaxation in peace, Benny.'
“We’re so sorry in your loss,” toy firm Funko tweeted.
