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Christy Knowings, best known for her role on Nickelodeon’s beloved 1990s sketch comedy show, All That, has tragically died at the age of 46.
The actress and comedian passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack that left her with permanent brain damage, TMZ first reported.
According to a family member who spoke to the outlet, Knowings was rushed to the hospital on Friday, August 7, following the attack, and placed on life support. She remained in that condition for several days before her family made the painful decision to withdraw life support on Tuesday.
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Her aunt, Tyleah Joseph, confirmed the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday, writing:
‘Born on February 25, 1980, in the Bronx, New York, Christy Knowings joined the cast of All That in 1997, replacing Tricia Dickson, and stayed with the show for three seasons before being replaced by Giovonnie Samuels in 2002. She was also known for appearances on Sesame Street.
Following news of her death, tributes poured in from former co-stars, including Kenan Thompson and Josh Server, who paid emotional homage to Knowings on social media.
Knowings’ death comes just months after another All That alum, Kianna Underwood, 33, was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn, New York, in January 2026.
Below is a Facebook video with details of Christy Knowing’s death.
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Godwin Nii Armah Okine
Godwin Nii Armah Okine joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025 and is head of the Entertainment Desk. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014 and has over a decade of experience in digital journalism. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.com between 2014 and 2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone for the African Olympic Committee and the International Sports Press Association. Avance Media named him the No.2 blogger in Ghana in 2020.
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