A popular YouTube personality known as the "Comicstorian" died unexpectedly in what his wife called an "unfortunate accident," according to a post on one of his social media accounts.
Ben Potter was 40, according to a Monday night report in the Wrap.
Potter "passed away in an unfortunate accident" on Saturday, his wife Nathalie Potter reportedly wrote Monday on X, formerly Twitter.
No additional details were provided.
"To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums," the lengthy message said. "To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine."
Ben Potter's main YouTube channel, one of eight he ran, racked up more than 3 million subscribers and nearly 1.1 billion views since it was launched in March 2014, according to data posted on the site.
Potter's videos featured him turning comic books into "audio dramas" to help keep fans up to date on the latest storylines involving their favorite superheroes without having to buy and read every issue.
Potter's latest video, titled "Why DC Reboots Beat Marvel," was posted on Friday and showed him speaking into a microphone while seated in front of shelves full of comic book memorabilia.
An unconfirmed comment from one viewer said Potter was a former member of the Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team and served in Afghanistan for a year.
"RIP Benny...you have always made life hilariously worth living. This loss is a hard one. I love you and I'm going to miss you, friend," a YouTube subscriber who goes by "BLUTIFUL Blacc" wrote.
The message attributed to Nathalie Potter said she and her husband's team wanted to keep his YouTube channel going to "honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive."
