Reggie McFadden, In Living Color comedian, dies at 57 in Tanzania
Comedian and actor Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57. He was best known for his run on In Living Color, the television sketch series where performers play different characters in short comic scenes. His sister, Bernice McFadden, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter, according to Deadline. That family confirmation is the public record of his death to date.
The US State Department notified his family that he died in Tanzania. McFadden had been living in Tanzania for several years before his death. No cause of death was reported. The notice from the department is how the family learned of the death abroad.
McFadden was born in Brooklyn. He joined In Living Color for its final seasons on air. From 1993 to 1994, he played various characters on the series. The run placed him in a large ensemble that took on new roles and sketches each week.
After that series, he worked steadily across television comedy. His credits included Martin. He also appeared on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. A further credit was Coach. Each was a half-hour sitcom, meaning a comedy series built around the same group of characters each week.
He also appeared on Moesha. He appeared on Getting Personal. He later appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Those bookings kept him present on television well beyond his early 1990s sketch run. The list shows a working actor moving between network sitcoms and later cable comedy.
His film work included Jacob's Ladder. He also appeared in Little Nicky. Beyond acting roles, he recorded a comedy special for Comedy Central, meaning a long-form stand-up set produced for the cable channel. He was also a regular performer in Las Vegas, where comedians play club dates and residencies for visiting crowds.
His Facebook page described him as the owner of a gold mining company and an entertainment production company in Tanzania. That description points to business interests alongside performing in his later years. No further details about those companies were included in the reporting.
The news was reported on 5 October 2026. It rests on family confirmation and the State Department notice. No other official statement has been reported. Funeral or memorial plans have not been reported.
