Former 'All That' Cast Member Christy Knowings Dies at 46
Christy Knowings, who appeared on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series 'All That,' died at age 46 after complications from an asthma attack.
Christy Knowings, a former cast member of Nickelodeon's children’s sketch comedy show "All That," died on Tuesday at the age of 46. According to reports, she suffered an asthma attack that caused brain damage, was hospitalized on Friday, placed on life support in Los Angeles, and was removed from life support on Tuesday night. Her aunt, Tyleah Joseph, announced the death on Facebook.
"Christy was a multi-talented lady. Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work," said her manager Al Hill in a statement to Variety.
Knowings was a main cast member for three seasons from 1997 to 2001 and returned as a guest star in the show's tenth season. She joined the series alongside Leon Frierson and Danny Tamborelli after being discovered during the pilot of a Rosie O'Donnell-produced sketch show. During her tenure, she worked with original series stars such as Amanda Bynes, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server, as well as later additions like Nick Cannon and Gabriel Iglesias.
Outside of "All That," Knowings appeared in three episodes of "Sesame Street" with her twin brother Chris, who also acted in Nickelodeon programs. After leaving regular acting, she released a folk music single titled "To the World" in 2020.