Obituary of Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans (born September 4th, 1960 in New York City, New York) was a Film Actor who was generally known for his roles in a wide assortment of funny movies. His breakthrough came while working at the TV sketch comedy show "In Living Color". Damon died on October 24th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a nasty virus in his nose. He died like his other Wayans brother died, with a lot of money. He died quite young at about 65 years old.

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Damon Wayans Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Wayans, Damon
Common Name: Damon Wayans
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: September 04, 1960
Age: 65
Also Known As: Damon Wayans Sr., Damon Senior
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Comedian
Active Years: 1981-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Damon's Family Tree

Birth Name: Damon Kyle Wayans
Father: Howell Wayans
Mother: Elvira Wayans (née Green)
Brother(s):

Marlon Wayans (born July 23, 1972)
Keenen Ivory Wayans (born June 08, 1958)
Shawn Wayans (born January 19, 1969)
Dwayne Wayans (born July 20, 1956)

Sister(s):

Nadia Wayans (born January 20, 1967)
Elvira Wayans (born April 11, 1964)
Devonne Wayans (born 1966)
Kim Wayans (born October 16, 1961)
Diedre Wayans

Spouse/Partner:

Lisa Thorner (married 24 April 1984-divorced 21 May 2000)

Son(s):

Damon Wayans, Jr. (born 1982)
Michael Wayans (born March 28, 1985)

Daughter(s):

Cara Mia Wayans (born April 18, 1987)
Kyla Wayans (born June 01, 1991)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor Comedian American Born on September 4th Born in 1960 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"A lie about an early death gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."

"The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."

"I don't ever want to be Number One because once you become Number One, you start to change. You get scrutinized on everything you do and you're suddenly afraid to take chances. I need to take chances. I need to work. I don't want to be a superstar." (IMDB)

"He was an iconic figure in American television. His roles in crime drama and sitcoms will forever be remembered. He was also a great friend andribute to the arts. (V)"

"Damon Wayans was a legendary actor and comedian whose talent and humor will continue to be cherished and remembered for generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Damon Wayans still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.