Ryan Mackinnon of Chicago, Illinois, has sadly died. He died after courageously battling stage 4 esophagus cancer. The information regarding his death was made known on several Facebook pages. The terrific Chicago Comic was an Icon anyone would love to reckon with. His death have served painful and devastating emotions in the hearts of so many people who knew and loved him. There will never be another Ryan Mackinnon. He will be terribly missed by his community.
At the time of this writing a GoFundMe page was organized by Joshua Thomas on August 30, this was to assist Ryan Mackinnon during his fight for his life against cancer. Although, he lost his life but this was a great step he took in honor of his friend, Ryan. Some of his words read thus, “…We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to support our dear friend and talented Chicago comedian, Ryan Mackinnon. Ryan is currently facing a challenging battle with stage four esophageal cancer. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Ryan, you know him as an intelligent, kind, strong, quick-witted, and caring individual who has touched many lives.
Before his diagnosis, Ryan was dedicated to pursuing his dream as a stand-up comedian, inspiring everyone around him with his relentless work ethic, creativity, and passion for the craft. His journey has been a source of motivation for many to chase their own dreams with the same fervor. Unfortunately, his ability to perform has been significantly impacted by his illness…”
His funeral plans and obituary will be announced by his family at later time. Please keep his family in your loving thoughts and prayers, as they go through this painful time.