Beloved Australian comedian Jim Short died earlier this week aged 58.
The veteran funnyman was still performing right up until his passing and died in early January due to a ‘stomach illness’.
The stand up comedian’s death was confirmed by his former colleague Margaret Cho, in a heartbreaking statement on social media.
‘There’s not a lot of photos of us but you were probably the most important person in my life for a long time,’ Margaret began as she shared a picture of them together.
‘We never got to resolve the thing, but I know you know I love you. This is us from one of the many shows we saw. Goodbye for now Jim. #RIP,’
Short was born in Australia in 1967 and moved to America with his family in the late 70s, which is where he began his celebrated career.
Beloved Australian comedian Jim Short (pictured) died earlier this week aged 58
He performed his hilarious stand up comedy routines on the late night talk show circuit, including on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Craig Ferguson.
Short made people laugh for over three decades at comedy clubs, on TV and in the hilarious podcast he hosted with Margaret Cho, called Monsters of Talk.
The pair hosted their comedic podcast from 2013 – 2015, in which they openly chatted about a wide range of contemporary issues through a humorous spin.
Many of Short’s heartbroken celebrity friends quickly took to social media to pay tribute to him.
‘RIP Jim. When I started stand up in San Francisco in the late 90s he was the undisputed champion of the local comedy scene,’ wrote Night School star Al Madrigal.
‘I had many great nights hanging out with Jim. Really made me laugh,’ added Bobcat Goldthwait.
‘I always loved seeing him,’ comedian Taylor Williamson chipped in.
Short received many accolades throughout his celebrated career, including in 2004 when he won the San Francisco International Stand Up Competition.
The stand up comedian’s death was confirmed by his former colleague Margaret Cho (left), in a heartbreaking statement on social media
He toured across America with his hilarious routines.
The funnyman incorporated many dry Australian observations in them, such as why he lost his Aussie accent at such a young age.
Short never abandoned his Australian roots and frequently discussed life in Australia in his routines.
‘We’re not all crocodile hunters, barbecue shrimp and live on the beaches,’ he once quipped.
‘That wouldn’t be such a bad existence, though, don’t get me wrong.’
However, he was a notoriously private individual in real life and it is not known if he leaves behind a partner or children.
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