French comedian Bun Hay Mean has died at the age of 43 following a fall from his balcony, according to his agency.
The accident occurred as he attempted to retrieve his phone from a gutter, stated his producer Philippe Delmas. “It is with infinite sadness that we must announce the tragic passing of our friend, our great artist, Bun Hay Mean,” Delmas shared in a public statement.
The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the cause of death.
Born in Lormont, Gironde, to a Chinese mother and a Cambodian father, Bun Hay Mean gained recognition after being discovered in the “Jamel Comedy Club.”
His debut stand-up show, Chinese funny in the legend of Bun Hay Meanran successfully between 2014 and 2015 and cemented his reputation in French comedy.
He later expanded his presence in film, earning supporting roles in Éric Judor’s Problems and Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom directed by Guillaume Canet.
He was actively preparing for a new comedy tour across France titled Kill Bun and was scheduled to perform the act in Montreal on Friday night.
Fans and colleagues have expressed grief and shock across social media, paying tribute to his talent and humour.
