Standup comedian and Chicago native Ken Flores died this week in the midst of a national tour. Flores' death was confirmed on his social media. A published obituary said he died Tuesday, Jan. 28. Flores was 28 years old.

Comedian Ken Flores died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner and a post on his Instagram page.

Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died Tuesday at the age of 28. "We are all shocked and devastated by this loss," his family said in a statement.