Trevor Moore was a comedian, writer, actor, and co-founder of the sketch comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U Know. He died on August 7, 2021, at the age of 41, after being involved in an accident at his residence resulting in blunt force head trauma. His death was ruled an accident by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.
The Accident
The details of the accident that caused Moore’s death are not clear, but some reports suggest that he fell off a balcony in his home. The coroner said in its report that the accident occurred in Moore’s backyard, where he was found on the patio. The report also found that Moore’s blood alcohol content was well over the legal limit.
The Conspiracy Theories
Moore’s death sparked some conspiracy theories among his fans and online communities, especially on Reddit. Some of them speculated that he was murdered, poisoned, or killed by the COVID-19 vaccine, because of his controversial and outspoken views on various topics. Moore had recently gotten both doses of the vaccine and was seen being twitchy on stream earlier in the night, according to some Reddit users4. He had also mentioned getting into making his own moonshine, which could have led to methanol poisoning. However, none of these theories have any solid evidence or confirmation.
The Legacy
Moore was known for his comedic genius and his fearless approach to satire and social commentary. He co-founded The Whitest Kids U Know in 1999 with Zach Cregger and Sam Brown, and later joined by Timmy Williams and Darren Trumeter. The troupe had a successful TV show that ran for five seasons on IFC and Fuse, and also produced several films, albums, and podcasts. Moore also had his own show on Comedy Central, The Trevor Moore Show, and was working on an animated movie, Mars, with his fellow WKUK members at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Aimee Carlson, and his son, August. He was mourned by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans, who remembered him as a brilliant, hilarious, and kind person.
