Veteran Boston comedian Kevin Knox died yesterday morning at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 53.

Known as Knoxie by friends and colleagues, the Tyngsboro native and longtime Winthrop residentbroke into the comedy scene in the late-1970s doing impressions. He soon began formulating a brand of nonstop, energetic standup that eventually earned him annual multi-week appearances in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

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soundslikefrank

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Rest In Peace, Kevin- you fought the good fight. Until we meet again, you are missed by all who knew you.

 

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mjablow

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Kevin was a unique talent and a wonderful person to know. He reached out to everyone and everyone knew that he was a real person, it wasn't an act with Kevin he was funny but he was truly one of the nice guys. I stayed up last night watching Kevin videos on YouTube, knowing Kevin would want to be remembered with a laugh. He will be missed.

 

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Vonkrat

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Rest in peace Kevin. You brought geat joy and laughter to so many of us. You will be truly missed. Mark

 

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bstn02152

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God Bless you Kevin! your family loves and misses you!

 

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JimLauletta

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Kevin was one of my best friends and the reason I still keep going. And I will keep his legacy alive in honor of his life and not wallow in the sadness of his death. He would want it that way.

 

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Bungle75

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Kevin Knox was a damn good tennis player, two hands off both sides. God bless you Kevin Knox.

 

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reprat

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I was shocked to hear this news. Though I did not know him personally, I did see him perform many times. Because of him, I have been contemplating getting over my stage fright and getting on stage myself. After 34 years of marriage, I can still get my wife laughing hysterically and she's a tough audience!
After 34 years of marriage....hmmmmmmmm.

 

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Dingo656

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Kevin, you made me laugh my a** off. Thank you for that. I only saw you once, but I will never forget how much fun it was. Go tell God some good ones for us. Rest in Peace.

 

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alexmartinyetti

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Hey Kev.

 

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Concord1970

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RIP Kevin Knox - you are a legendary comedian who fought your battle for 6 years when given 6 months. You are an amazing person. God Bless you. You will be missed. Never Forget Kevin Knox.

 

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