Fuquan Johnson And Enrico Colangeli’s Cause Of Death Confirmed

Comedians Fuquan Johnson and Enrico Colangeli have been discovered dead along with one other individual after a suspected drug overdose.

According to TMZ, the three victims – identified as Johnson, Colangeli and Natalie Williamson – were pronounced dead on the scene in Venice, California. Another comedian, Kate Quigley, has been hospitalised in serious condition.

Police were reportedly called to the address around midnight, where a house party was being held over the weekend. All those in attendance had allegedly consumed cocaine laced with fentanyl.

Johnson, aged 42, wrote for the series Comedy Parlour Live. He was famous for his comedy performances across LA.

Tributes to Johnson and fellow comedian Enrico “Rico” Colangeli have poured in over social media.

“Very sad to hear about the passing of my buddy Fuquan Johnson.” Wrote writer and producer, Luke Barnett. “Smiliest, happiest dude, and a local icon in the North Hollywood community, RIP.”

Very sad to hear about the passing of my buddy Fuquan Johnson. Smiliest, happiest dude, and a local icon in the North Hollywood community, RIP. pic.twitter.com/azp3JTd9xK

— Luke Barnett (@LukeBarnett) September 4, 2021

“We lost two HaHa Family Members. Rest in Peace @ricovonrico and @mybadfuu.” Read a post from the HaHa Comedy Club.

 

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“Fu, gonna miss our Fuuuu and Kuuuu back and forth every time I saw you.” Said comedian Esther Ku. “Thanks for the laughs and fun nights. Rest in Peace Fuquan Johnson.”

Fu, gonna miss our Fuuuu and Kuuuu back and forth every time I saw you. Thanks for the laughs and fun nights. Rest in Peace Fuquan Johnson. Praying that Kate Quigley makes a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/p67aYpqlr7

— Ku (@EstherKuKu) September 5, 2021

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“RIP Fu and Rico. I loved these men. Can’t believe it. Amazing memories.” Posted comedian Dustin Ybarra.

 

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Kate Quigley, the former partner to Darius Rucker, known for her appearances on shows like The Office and Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, is believed to be in stable condition.

She reportedly texted a friend from hospital, informing them she was “alive” but “not great”.

Rest in Peace Fuquan, Enrico and Natalie.

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