{"id":104115,"date":"2024-06-12T11:04:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/12\/ben-potter-cause-of-death-revealed-so-very-tragic\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T11:04:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:04:43","slug":"ben-potter-cause-of-death-revealed-so-very-tragic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/12\/ben-potter-cause-of-death-revealed-so-very-tragic\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Potter Cause of Death: Revealed, So Very Tragic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We have an update on the passing of Ben Potter.<\/p>\n<p>As previously reported, the vastly popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/06\/ben-potter-accident-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube personality died on June 8<\/a> as a result of what his wife, Nathalie, described as an \u201cunfortunate accident.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He was only 40 years old.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comicstorian-_ben_potter_1718113974242_1718113992012-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Potter on the microphone\" class=\"wp-image-501735 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comicstorian-_ben_potter_1718113974242_1718113992012-copy.jpg 452w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comicstorian-_ben_potter_1718113974242_1718113992012-copy-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/comicstorian-_ben_potter_1718113974242_1718113992012-copy.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben Potter on the microphone for one of his YouTube videos.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The social media star was known as Comicstorian and had over three million subscribers on the video-sharing platform at the time he was killed \u2014 <strong>in a single-vehicle car crash<\/strong>, People Magazine and other outlets can now confirm.<\/p>\n<p>Someone from The Colorado State Patrol told Us Weekly that Potter was driving near Fort Collins in a silver Toyota 4Runner on Saturday\u2026 when he veered off the right shoulder and continued to cross over a frontage road before rolling the car \u201cmultiple times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release provided to this same tabloid by the aforementioned department, Potter was wearing his safety belt at the time.<\/p>\n<p>However, he \u201csuccumbed to injuries from the crash while at the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2.webp\" alt=\"Ben Potter picture\" class=\"wp-image-501613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2.webp 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2.webp\" alt=\"Ben Potter picture\" class=\"wp-image-501613 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2.webp 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lb-ben-dead-comp-2.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We send our condolences to the loved ones of Ben Potter.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beloved content creator \u2014 who often talked about Marvel and the DC Comics universe with viewers \u2014 was the only occupant of the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved.<\/p>\n<p>Expect an investigation to take place.<\/p>\n<p>But no kind of impairment is believed to have played a role in the fatal crash; nor was Potter excessively speeding, the police now say.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums,\u201d Nathalie wrote on Twitter this week, adding in her statement: <\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Ben Potter on YouTube\" class=\"wp-image-501612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Ben Potter on YouTube\" class=\"wp-image-501612 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/110886035.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben Potter was a star on YouTube until he passed away at 40.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She continued:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe would do his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were okay. He was our rock and he\u2019d reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nathalie added that she and Potter\u2019s team would maintain his YouTube channel in some form going forward.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.<\/p>\n<p>To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for.\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Comicstorian\/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Comicstorian\/status\/1800270554999484714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The mourning spouse wrote that Ben was \u201cmy world\u201d and requested privacy from Ben\u2019s fans as she grieved and preserved \u201ceverything he\u2019s built,\u201d writing in further detail:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else\u2019s. Right now my priority is preserving everything he\u2019s built and I don\u2019t have any plans beyond that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In total, Potter uploaded nearly 4,000 YouTube videos; and his latest, titled \u201cWhy DC\u2019s Reboots Beat Marvel,\u201d went live just a day before his death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>May Ben Potter rest in peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urls.grow.me\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlaG9sbHl3b29kZ29zc2lwLmNvbS8yMDI0LzA2L2Jlbi1wb3R0ZXItY2F1c2Utb2YtZGVhdGgtcmV2ZWFsZWQtc28tdmVyeS10cmFnaWMv\/e\/*%7CEMAIL%7C*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have an update on the passing of Ben Potter. As previously reported, the vastly popular YouTube personality died on June 8 as a result of what his wife, Nathalie, described as an \u201cunfortunate accident.\u201d He was only 40 years old. Ben Potter on the microphone for one of his YouTube videos. 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