YouTube star Ben Potter has died at the age of 40 after an ‘unfortunate accident’

YouTuber Comicstorian has died at the age of 40, his wife confirmed.

Ben Potter – also known as Comicstorian or Mangastorian – is best known as a comic book advocate and fan of Marvel and DC. He turns comics into captivating radio plays and also writes his own comics. The YouTuber has a loyal following of over three million fans.

Sadly, his wife Nathalie Potter announced on social media yesterday (June 10) that he had passed away “in an unfortunate accident.”

Potter used her husband’s X-account to share the devastating update with her fans.

YouTuber Ben Potter – also known as Comicstorian or Mangastorian – has died at the age of 40 (YouTube/Comicstorian)

She wrote: “Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband Ben Potter passed away in a unfortunate accident.

“To many of you, he was a comics storyteller who told stories from many different media. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most helpful people you could wish for.

“As a husband, son, brother, friend or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who listened and made time for his loved ones. He did his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were OK. He was our rock and reassured his loved ones whenever they needed it.”

Potter said her husband was “her everything” and that she needed “time to be with friends and family.” She asked her fans to “respect” her need for privacy and time to “grieve.”

She also talked about the future of Comicstorian’s YouTube channel.

Comicstorian’s partner said that they want to “continue” his work, but first need time to “mourn” (YouTube/Comicstorian)

Potter said: “At the moment my priority is to preserve everything he has built and I have no further plans.

“His channel was one of his greatest achievements and while we all need time to mourn his loss, I know he would not have wanted it to end this way.

“Ben has spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. His love of engaging stories and well-written characters is what got him started on YouTube.

“The team and I want to keep that going. We want to honor him by continuing to tell great stories about great people, and we want to keep the memory of our own superhero alive.

“We supported each other in everything we wanted to do and I have no intention of stopping now – Nathalie Potter.”

And it didn’t take long for the YouTube star’s fans to pay their respects on social media.

Comicstorian fans flocked to social media to pay tribute (YouTube/Comicstorian)

One X user wrote: “Incredibly heartbreaking. Comicstorian was an absolutely incredible YouTuber who pioneered so much and got so many people reading comics. Devastating news. Rest in peace.”

“This man has done so much for the comic community, REST IN PEACE legend,” added another.

A third commented: “I’m so sorry to hear this, he was an incredible mentor, entertainer and so much more to many.”

And a fourth added: “Thinking of you and your family. This is truly heartbreaking.”

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Photo credit: Getty Images/Mike Coppola/YouTube/Comicstorian

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