Contributed by Lauren Taylor
Ricarlo Flanagan, the actor, rapper, and stand-up comedian had died at age 40. He was best known for his role as Davey in Shameless. He also was a semifinalist on Season 9 of “Last Comic Standing.”

On Oct 1. Flanagan had posted on Twitter that had contracted coronavirus.

This covid is no joke. I don’t wish this on anybody.

— Ricarlo Flanagan (@FatherFlanagn) October 1, 2021

Flanagan’s agent, Stu Golfman, confirmed the news to Deadline saying wonderful things about his client. His statement goes as follows, “Ricarlo was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly.”

Ricarlo leaves behind a wife whose name has not been disclosed as of yet.