YouTuber Ben Potter, also known as Comicstorian, has died at the age of 40

YouTube star Ben Potter – best known as a Comicstorian – has died, according to his wife, Nathalie.

Potter died on Saturday, June 8, in an “unfortunate accident,” Nathalie shared in an emotional post via Potter’s X account on Monday, June 10. People reports that Potter was 40.

“For many of you, he was Comicstorian and interpreted stories from different media. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive people anyone could ask for,” Nathalie wrote.

“As a husband, son, brother, friend or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who listened and made time for his loved ones. He went out of his way to make everyone laugh and make sure everything was okay. He was our rock and he reassured his loved ones when they needed it,” she continued.

Two days ago, on June 8, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.

For many of you he was Comicstorian and interpreted stories from different media. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could wish for.…

— Comicstorian/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) June 10, 2024

Nathalie wrote that Potter was “my world” and asked fans for privacy as she mourned her husband’s death.

As for Potter’s YouTube channel, which has more than 3 million followers, Nathalie said she wants to keep his legacy alive.

“Ben has spent over a decade spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. It was because of his love for exciting stories and well-written characters that he started on YouTube,” she says. “The team and I want to keep it that way. To honor him by continuing to tell great stories of great people, and to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive.”

Straight from Compton star O’Shea Jackson Jr. was among those who paid tribute to Potter.

“Rest in peace to comic book artist. I am heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite followers on YouTube, thank you so much for your work man, I was a big fan,” Jackson, 33 – the eldest son of the iconic rapper Ice Cube — shared on Monday via X. “Prayers for his loved ones. Long live Ben Potter.”

I’m still taking a break from Twitter for personal reasons. But because of the news I just received, I have to come back and say something.

Rest in peace to comic book artist. I am heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite followers on YouTube, thank you so much for your work, man, I was a…

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— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) June 11, 2024

Potter’s last YouTube video, “Why DC’s Reboots Beat Marvel”, was published on Friday, June 7, just one day before his death.