Christy Knowings, known for her work on the Nickelodeon series All That and appearances on Sesame Street, has died at the age of 46. She passed away on August 11 in Los Angeles after being hospitalized following an asthma attack on August 7. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support after medical professionals determined she suffered permanent brain damage during the incident.
Her former All That co-star, Kenan Thompson, shared his reaction to the news in a public tribute, noting his disbelief and offering condolences to her family. He described her as a genuine person and one of the funniest individuals he had worked with during their time on the sketch show.
Knowings appeared on All That for three seasons. She also made guest appearances on Sesame Street alongside her twin brother, Chris Knowings, a long-time member of the Sesame Street cast. The Sesame Workshop issued a statement expressing their grief over her passing and sent their support to Chris and the rest of their family during this difficult time.