Vine Comedian Nick Spears Dead at 35, Community Mourns

Comedian and writer Nick Spears died of apparent heart complications Friday. He was 35.

Spears was beloved in the social-media community, particularly by a tight-knit group of comedians and friends on video-sharing platform Vine.

In addition to his social-media and standup comedy, the Los Angeles, Calif. resident was an active volunteer for F*ck Cancer, a non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness, and end cancer through early medical detection

Vine sensation and cancer fighter Ryan McHenry became close with Spears via the social network, although the two never met in real life Read more...