Former All That cast member Christy Knowings dies aged 46
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Christy Knowings, the former Nickelodeon All That cast member, has died aged 46 after being removed from life support at a Los Angeles-area hospital. Her former co-star Kenan Thompson has paid tribute, underscoring the impact of her death on colleagues from the long-running children’s sketch show.
Knowings’ aunt announced her death on Facebook, while TMZ, citing family sources, reported that an asthma attack on 7 August caused brain damage. She joined All That in 1997 and appeared for three seasons, later making several appearances on Sesame Street between 2008 and 2011 alongside her twin brother, Chris Knowings.
- Former All That actor Christy Knowings has died aged 46.
- Reports say an asthma attack left her with brain damage.
- Kenan Thompson has publicly remembered his former co-star.
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All That was a US children’s sketch comedy programme shown on Nickelodeon from 1994 to 2005. It featured a young ensemble cast in short comic scenes, parodies and recurring characters, and helped launch several performers’ television careers.
Christy Knowings joined the cast in 1997 and appeared for three seasons. She was part of the programme during a period when it was widely watched by American children and teenagers, alongside performers including Kenan Thompson.
After All That, Knowings also appeared on Sesame Street, the long-running educational children’s programme, with her twin brother Chris. Her work on both shows connected her to two well-known US television series aimed at younger audiences.
More coverage
- Variety — Christy Knowings, Nickelodeon’s ‘All That’ Cast Member, Dies at 46
- Deadline — Kenan Thompson Remembers ‘All That’ Co-Star Christy Knowings: “This One Hit Hard”
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Originally published by Deadline as “Christy Knowings Dies: Former Nickelodeon Star Of ‘All That’ Was 46”.