YouTube Star Dead After ‘Unfortunate Accident’: Ben Potter Was 40 [Video]

YouTube star Ben Potter, better known to his more than 3 million subscribers as Comicstorian, has died. The internet personality passed away on Saturday, June 8 “in an unfortunate accident,” his wife Nathalie confirmed in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter). Potter was 40.

“To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for,” Nathalie wrote. “To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. He would do his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were okay. He was our rock and he’d reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it.”

Potter rose to internet stardom …