Former All That cast member Christy Knowings dies aged 46
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Christy Knowings, a former cast member of Nickelodeon’s All That, has died aged 46 after her family chose to remove her from life support at a Los Angeles-area hospital. Her death has prompted tributes from former colleagues, including Kenan Thompson, and marks the loss of an actress and comedian associated with one of the network’s most prominent 1990s sketch shows.
Knowings’ aunt announced the death on Facebook. Family sources cited by TMZ said she suffered an asthma attack on 7 August that led to cardiac arrest and brain damage; no official cause of death was disclosed. Born in the Bronx in 1980, she joined All That in 1997, appeared for three seasons and later featured on Sesame Street from 2008 to 2011 alongside her twin brother, Chris Knowings.
- Former All That performer Christy Knowings has died aged 46.
- An asthma attack reportedly led to cardiac arrest and life support.
- She appeared on All That and later Sesame Street.
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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”.