U.S. actress and comedian Christy Knowings has died. She was 46 years old. Through her work on the Nickelodeon sketch show “All That,” she helped shape an entire generation of TV viewers and appeared in 32 episodes between 1997 and 2000. The show was considered the children’s version of “Saturday Night Live” and featured sketches, parodies, and musical guests.

In addition to her television career, Knowings was also active as a singer and dancer. Her death has left former colleagues and longtime fans deeply saddened.

Christy Knowings Died After Suffering an Asthma Attack

According to TMZ Christy Knowings suffered an asthma attack that led to brain damage. She was subsequently taken to a hospital in the Los Angeles area and placed on life support. According to the website, her family decided a few days later to discontinue life support. Later that same night, the actress died in the hospital.

Three Seasons of "All That" and Other TV Appearances

Knowings joined the cast of “All That” in 1997, after previously appearing in “And Now This,” a sketch comedy special produced by Nickelodeon and starring Rosie O’Donnell. On the show, she played several characters, including Penny Lane and Jessica in the recurring sketch “Whateverrr!!!” alongside Amanda Bynes.

The cast also included Kenan Thompson, Nick Cannon, Kel Mitchell, and Lori Beth Denberg. Later, Christy Knowings also appeared in “New York Undercover” and “Sesame Street.” There, she even appeared alongside her twin brother, Chris Knowings.

Kenan Thompson Shares a Personal Message

The news apparently hit his colleague Kenan Thompson particularly hard. On Instagram, the actor wrote: "Man this one hit hard!!! Rest well Christy!!! Never could have imagined this day!! Sending so much love to her family!! She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here!!! Gonna miss you buddy!!!" 

His words show just how close the bond between many of the former cast members has remained to this day. For fans of the series, this reaction is further evidence of the impression Knowings made behind the scenes.

Manager Highlights Her Many Talents

Her manager, Al Hill, also paid tribute to the late singer with warm words. “Christy was a multi-talented lady. Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work,” Al Hill said loudly The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition to her TV roles, she also released the folk single “To the World” in 2020. Her death marks the second loss from the former “All That” circle this year. According to TMZ He died in January, following an accident involving Kianna Underwood.