Stand-up comedian Ken Flores’ cause of death revealed months after death in midst of tour

Seven months after his passing, comedian Ken Flores, 28, was in the middle of a tour around the US and hours before his scheduled performance on stage, has been revealed.

Comedian Ken Flores had died aged 28(Image: Getty Images)

Seven months after his death, comedian Ken Flores, 28,’s cause of death was revealed.

The stand-up performer was scheduled on stage in Phoenix, Arizona, hours after his death was revealed at the end of January while he was on a tour of the United States. He had played 33 dates throughout the country.

A report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has been released seven months after Ken’s death was revealed. According to the report, cocaine toxicity was Ken’s cause of death.

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Ken was in the middle of a stand-up tour when he died earlier this year
Ken was in the middle of a stand-up tour when he died earlier this year(Image: kenflores300/Instagram)
Ken Flores' cause of death has been revealed
Ken Flores’ cause of death has been revealed(Image: Getty Images)

The comedian’s history of congestive heart failure is another significant cause of his death, according to the documents, which were seen by TMZ. The medical examiner determined that his death was an accident.

The medical examiner also found that only cocaine was present in Ken’s body when he passed away, and that it contained no other substances besides alcohol, fentanyl, meth, opioids, and other substances.

Ken’s family announced his death in a heartbreaking statement earlier this year. “We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores,” it read.

We are all shocked and devastated by this loss, so please respect our privacy at this time.

Ken made it known that he had been trying to do his tour de booze-free shortly before his passing. He said, “I started my tour a few weeks ago, and I’m proud to say that I’ve performed five shows in Portland, one in Albuquerque, and four in Atlanta without a single ounce of alcohol.

“I’m not sure what I got for Phoenix next weekend,” he said. I just want to relax a little bit.

Tributes have poured in for the stand-up star
Tributes have poured in for the stand-up star(Image: Getty Images)

Fans of Ken have taken to his social media accounts to express condolences since learning of his passing. One wrote, “Rest Peacefully Brother, there are so many plans.”

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Another person responded, “Rip you bro, I watched all of your videos,” and they were genuinely funny. You are probably making God laugh, I know you. “This is terrible,” a third person said. Such a good guy and a talented person. We will all miss him greatly.

A special honoring Ken was later released by streaming service Hulu. A promotional poster with the caption “A tribute to a legend” was posted on the late star’s social media account in June. The butterfly emoji appears next to the butterfly emoji on June 6th on Hulu, Ken’s special drops.

Pete Wicks’ fears over ‘problem’ in relationship with Olivia Attwood

After the pair were at the center of the gossip mill, Pete Wicks’ friendship with Olivia Attwood has become “frustrated,” according to a source.

Pete Wicks is feeling “frustrated” over his friendship with Olivia Attwood as new fears have developed, claims a source(Image: ITV)

Pete Wicks found himself at the centre of a media storm recently after being snapped looking cosy with married pal Olivia Attwood during a recent trip to Ibiza.

Now, a source tells Mirror the former TOWIE star, 36, is frustrated as he’s struggling to shake off his playboy image. “Pete is sick of being unable to have close friends without it being misconstrued. He always has this problem of people thinking the worst,” says the source, who claims the pair are nothing more than good friends.

Olivia, 34, and Pete spent a mix of their work and play on the White Isle. They went on a trip with friends and went to the bars to record their co-hosting Kiss radio show, The Sunday Roast.

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks
Pete and olivia have been close friends for several years (Image: Getty Images)

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However, Pete was pictured surrounded by the former Love Islander as she lay on him while on a boat. Fans reportedly questioned the true nature of Olivia’s marriage after seeing the photo, which reportedly caused Bradley Dack to become furious back home.

According to sources, Olivia’s footballer husband was “livid” after his teammates shared the photos in Gillingham FC’s WhatsApp group. One was reported as saying, “Bradley’s tried to laugh it off, but inside he’s fuming. He trusts Liv, but Pete having his hands over his wife while she’s wearing a bikini isn’t a great look. He’s livid with her for putting him in this position.”

One of Olivia’s social media followers wrote to her saying they were “worried” about her marriage. The actress responded, “Don’t be,” with a clap of approval. Concern your own; worry about it.

Bradley and Olivia have been together on and off since their 2015 wedding anniversary. She and Pete have known each other for a while since they first met on TOWIE in 2019.

Earlier this year, Pete dated another Love Island alumni, Maura Higgins, but is thought to be single now. But he often finds his romances under the microscope – including tumultuous relationships with Megan McKenna, Chloe Sims and Ella Rae Wise.

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Olivia married footballer Bradley Dack last year and has been with him on and off for ten years(Image: Instagram)

Pete was rumored to be dating his professional partner Jowita Przysta during their time on Strictly last year, despite both of them denying this. And while fans focus on whether he has a special someone, the Essex native has previously admitted to getting along “better with women” when it comes to friends.

I grew up with my mother and my nan, and I was raised with two extremely strong women, Pete said earlier this year. The notion that men and women cannot be friends is a load of b******s.

He referred to Olivia as “two of my very, very close friends,” adding that he “knows Vicky Pattison and Olivia Attwood very well.” I adore those girls’ bones. Friendship is important for women, but friendship in general is important.

This year, the duo began hosting their own radio show together, and they even attended the BRIT Awards together. Pete and Olivia brushed aside the drama, gushing about how much fun they had, despite any upset their summer vacation may have caused.

Olivia Attwood
Olivia and Pete co-host a KISS Radio Show together(Image: Kiss FM)
Pete Wicks on KISS radio
They hosted a live version of the show from Ibiza last month(Image: Kiss FM)

Pete stated on their podcast that “we were obviously working for a few days and then we had a few days off.” It was wonderful because the people we were with made it such a wonderful trip, but we didn’t get a lot of rest time, so it was nice to go a little off the radar.

Olivia laughed and said, “I’m not going to lie, it was very feral. There are many events that we can’t even discuss on this podcast.

Our source claims that Pete is concerned that the furore could put his friendship with Olivia in jeopardy despite making light of it.

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There is nothing romantic happening, according to our source, “Pete isn’t the playboy people are making him out to be.” He loves Olivia and is there for her, but there isn’t anything romantic going on. Because they get along so well and that means a lot to him, “He doesn’t want to lose their friendship over this.”

Katie Price’s epic ‘revenge’ as she ‘refuses to go quietly’

After finding herself at the center of drama in recent months, Katie Price’s recent ascendance to the top of the charts is her “ultimate revenge,” according to a source.

After a tough few months for Katie Price, the star has finally got her “revenge”, according to a source(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)

Katie Price unexpectedly shot to the top of the iTunes charts last week. And a source tells Mirror it feels like a slice of sweet “revenge”, after a turbulent time in which more than one ex has spoken out publicly against her.

In a surprising turn of events – almost a decade after releasing any music – the former glamour model’s 2017 single, I Got U, was pushed to number one after a huge show of support from fans amid her ongoing spat with exes including Alex Reid. And a source claims it has left her feeling “on top of the world ”.

Our source claims that Katie is delighted and that this is “real revenge” for everyone that has recently occurred due to the drama. She has been so hurt and feels like she has always been cast as the bad guy, so this has really helped her when she needed it most, she said. “She won’t go quietly where the haters are concerned.”

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Katie Price I Got U single cover
I Got U, Katie’s 2017 song, is back in the top charts after receiving a lot of fan support.

Alongside her musical resurgence, Katie is now heading on tour with her close friend Kerry Katona – where she is, no doubt, going to be spilling the beans even more about the recent drama. The tour, An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona, will see the long-time pals in a sit-down stage chat about their time in showbiz – promising “performances and a Q&A”.

Fans who show their support for Katie’s single and purchasing tickets to the show, according to the source, has helped them cope with a high-pressure situation a little bit.

“Katie has struggled to defend herself against her exes over and over again,” she said. She appears to have held much of what has transpired in her mind, according to them, and she does. She always threatened to fight back, but she appreciates it when she finally has some self-assurance and support.

The initial release of her song was a part of Katie’s plan to transition from modeling to music, but it failed, causing her music ambitions to falter.

In 2005, she also attempted to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, but Javine Hylton came in second place, leaving her in the end. However, Katie’s discovered pop tune has now surpassed popular artists like Olivia Dean and Benson Boone in the charts thanks to the constant streamflow of her fans.

Katie Price and Kerry Katona tour
She is also heading on tour with Kerry Katona this week(Image: Instagram)
Katie and Alex Reid had a whirlwind romance
Katie’s ex-husband Alex recently spoke out against the former Glamour Model(Image: PA)

“I’m number one,” I say. In response to the chart news, Katie responded, “Thank you all so much for your support, honestly, it means the world to me,” adding that her “dreams have come true.”

The star is mum to Harvey, 23, Junior, 20, Princess, 18, Jett, 12, and Bunny, 11. And it seems that Junior’s music is a family tradition: he first released his debut single Slide in February of 2022, followed by his follow-up single Only One in September of that year. He has also been a regular visitor to the studio, and earlier this year he made fun of “exciting things” to come.

Katie’s musical lift has come at a much-needed time for her, after her ex Alex took to social media last month with a scathing attack. The cage fighter leaked a video of Katie appearing to count wads of cash amid a bankruptcy battle. As he vowed to “reveal the truth” about his “fame-hungry” ex.

In the video, Katie, who was bankrupted twice over debts totalling more than £3 million, was asked by daughter Princess if she would help pay her school fees, to which Katie responded, “Your dad can sit on that” before lifting a middle finger. Sat next to a Christmas tree, she continued, “Does he go on about it a lot? Well, it’s tough because I’m in bankruptcy to next May now.”

Despite Alex’s allegations, she reportedly sought legal counsel. However, it appears that Katie’s meteoric rise and public support have given her a boost. Katie said on her podcast that she is “strong” and capable of handling the controversy right now despite everything.

“I know that my life has always been drama, but it just naturally happened,” he said. However, I’ve received such positive support that I’m so used to not getting along with people. Back then, I wouldn’t have been able to deal with it because of the things that were going on.

Katie’s boyfriend, JJ Slater, is another source of support, according to our source, who has reportedly been her rock throughout the recent rollercoaster.

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“JJ is proud of her,” he said. She has always dreamed of music, according to him. He has been glued to her hip because it’s been a difficult time, and he worries about her absence.

British rock icon ‘borrowed’ guitar for 50 years – now it could fetch a hefty sum at auction

The music legend, now 76, frequently used this guitar in the studio and on stage during major performances

The striking red guitar was reportedly borrowed for ’50 years’(Image: Luke Hobbs/Gardiner Houlgate)

A striking red guitar with a fascinating back story is going up for auction and is set to fetch a hefty sum. The Baldwin Burns Double Six solid electric 12-string instrument was lent to a British rock icon and reportedly not returned for 50 years.

According to auctioneers at Gardiner Houlgate, the borrower in question was Mark Knopfler, the lead guitarist and singer of Dire Straits. The music legend is said to have borrowed this from old Gosforth friend Jeff Sadler, who played guitar for several bands in the northeast, including Brethren, which went on to become Lindisfarne.

Knopfler, now 76, frequently used this guitar behind-the-scenes and on stage, including during Dire Straits’ globally successful album, Communiqué (1979), and at the Prince’s Trust performance at Wembley Arena (1986).

Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms Tour, 12 July 1985 Wembley Arena
Mark Knopfler served as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995(Image: Getty Images)

Now, it’s expected to fetch as much as £30,000 in auction at Gardiner Houlgate in Corsham, Wiltshire, which is set to occur next week on Tuesday, September 9. In a statement, Luke Hobbs, auctioneer from Gardiner Houlgate, said: “Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits had a huge influence on music and guitar players not just in the 1980s and 90s, but through to today.

“I’m confident this guitar will attract a lot of attention from fans and collectors alike – particularly as it has such a great story behind it.”

Before embarking on his solo career, Mark Knopfler was the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995. Classic Rock magazine hailed them as ‘the biggest British rock band of the 80s,’ and Dire Straits achieved phenomenal success, selling over 100 million records worldwide.

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Despite 50 years in Knopfler’s possession, the Double Six guitar is still regarded as being in its ‘perfect original condition’. Initially listed for Christie’s Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection Sale, which raised £8.5 million, the instrument was withdrawn before the auction in 2024 and was returned to its original owner, Jeff Sadler.

The guitar is now set to be sold by Gardiner Houlgate, Wiltshire-based specialist music auctioneers, during their September auction, alongside a Gretsch guitar owned by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page.

Jimmy Page’s guitar was initially donated as a prize more than half a century ago as part of a competition for the New Musical Express magazine. While the star originally purchased it for £200 in 1972, it is now expected to command between £30,000 and £50,000.

Undated handout photo issued by Bath auction rooms of auctioneer Luke Hobbs, holding a 1957 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 electric guitar owned by Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page and a copy of the NME magazine.
A guitar once belonging to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page is also going up for auction this month(Image: PA)

This auction will take place on September 9. Gardiner Houlgate is the only auction house in Europe to ‘hold dedicated stand-alone sales of guitars and related items’, selling more than 1,500 guitars annually through quarterly auctions.

The Double Six guitar will be available for public viewing on Friday, September 5, and Monday, September 8, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, and on the day of the sale. The auction will take place at Gardiner Houlgate, 9 Leafield Way, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9SW on Tuesday, September 9.

For more information, head to Gardiner Houlgate’s website, here.

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Harry Potter bath bombs have landed and they’re a spellbinding addition to a cosy night in

Nothing says autumn like a cozy night spent watching Harry Potter, so Boots has created a trio of bath bombs that would be the perfect addition to your evening.

Harry Potter bath bombs are a great addition to a cosy night in(Image: Getty Images)

The nights are getting darker, the weather is dropping by a few degrees, and we’re firmly entering our hibernation era. For Harry Potter fans, that means now is the perfect time to give the films a re-watch, and now there’s a perfect addition to make your night in even more magical.

You can now purchase select Mad Beauty x Harry Potter merchandise at Boots, which includes everything from a Dobby-themed loofah to a color-changing bath soak. The Mad Beauty Warner Brothers Harry Potter Bath Fizzer Trio, which retails for just £10, is a standout item in the collection.

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The trio of bath bombs have a cozy, refreshing autumnal scent and are all based on well-known Harry Potter images from Platform 9 / 3. A trunk, a platform 9 3 4 sign, and the Hogwarts Express’ front are included; each one has a cedarwood and lime scent.

Simply choose the bath bomb of your choice and run warm running water to release the Harry Potter Bath Fizzer Trio‘s colorful and smoky mixture. The Mad Beauty Warner Brothers Harry Potter Color Changing Bath Soak can also be added to your tub if you want to make your bathtime even more magical.

Harry Potter Bath Bombs
The bath bombs are inspired by Platform 9 3/4(Image: Boots)

The same blend of cedarwood and lime scents can be found in a 300ml bottle for £10. Additionally, you’ll receive a face cloth in the cloak shape that will magically appear throughout your bathing routine.

The Witchcraft And Wizardry Dragon Egg Bath Bomb Gift Set, which includes a fizzing dragon egg, bath crystals, and bath oils inspired by truth potions, is available for a more elevated level at Not on the High Street. If you want to give it as a gift, you can write a message in either traditional brown ink or secret invisible ink that appears under a UV torch.

The Harry Potter Alumni Potions Wash Bag, which is currently priced at £13 and has the gold embroidered “Hogwarts Potions – Taught by Severus Snape” embroidered on the navy velvet bag, is available at Dunelm. Additionally, it has a gold tassel and zip, as well as gold potions bottles and stars embossed on it.

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The Mad Beauty X Harry Potter Bath Fizzer Trio is currently priced at £20 at Boots if you’re just looking for a way to transform from the ordinary to the magical experience.

Primark’s ‘flattering’ £16 cardigan ‘so similar’ to £67 version

A knitted cardigan from the fashion house is available for purchase.

Primark’s ‘flattering’ new style is available in two colours(Image: Primark)

Primark is stocking a ‘cosy’ and ‘flattering’ cardigan that resembles a luxury style. The retailer has long been popular with high street shoppers, and it could have a new crowdpleaser on its hands. The fashion giant has introduced a £16 Cropped Ballerina Cardigan that arguably looks similar to & Other Stories’ Mohair-Blend Knitted Wrap Cardigan.

However, the & Other Stories style retails for £67, which is priced significantly higher than the Primark version. It’s important to highlight that despite their similarities, there are some differences between the two cardigans.

Primark’s style is cropped, whereas the more expensive style is not, while both wrap cardigans are available in a similar pink shade with puff sleeves, fitted cuffs, and self-tie belt. Additionally, there are design and material differences.

The less expensive cardigan is made of acrylic, polyester, and wool. The &amp, Other Stories cardigan is a RWS/RMS mohair blend, on the other hand.

This cropped ballerina cardigan in a sweet pink is ideal for layering, according to the Primark cardigan’s description. It is self-tied at the side, creating a flattering V-neck, and is made from cozy knitted fabric.

Primark's Cropped Ballerina Cardigan
Primark’s Cropped Ballerina Cardigan(Image: Primark)

With puffed shoulders and fitted cuffs for a snug finish, the long balloon sleeves add a touch of drama. Its cropped length is ideal to pair with high-waisted jeans or skirts, giving your outfit a delicate finishing touch while remaining warm and comfortable. It can be picked up from Primark’s website in pink or oatmeal, according to the website.

The &amp, Other Stories Cardigan is described as a “fuzzy wrap cardigan knitted from a mohair and merino wool blend.” Finished with a self-tie detail. The details add that the style has ribbed cuffs and hemlines, puff sleeves, and. It’s available on the website of &amp, Other Stories in black, beige, plum, dusty pink, and petrol blue.

Both retailers offer different cardigans for shoppers looking for alternatives. Primark, for example, has the £20 Essential Knitted Bomber in pink, ivory, or brown. The product description says: “Say hello to your new throw on and go knit.

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& Other Stories' Mohair-Blend Knitted Wrap Cardigan
& Other Stories’ Mohair-Blend Knitted Wrap Cardigan(Image: & Other Stories)

“This essential knitted bomber is available in a brown shade with a relaxed fit that’s easy to layer.” For a snug finish, it has crew necklines, long sleeves, and a classic button-down front, along with ribbed cuffs and hem. Two patch pockets, as well as a place to tuck your hands, add a touch of utility. The soft knit texture also adds cosiness. The variety of styles is endless, with jeans, skirts, or dresses.