Comedian and “30 Rock” star John Lutz is mourning an unimaginable loss following the sudden death of his beloved younger brother, Joel. This tragedy has left his family heartbroken and his community rallying in support. On July 20, Lutz shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram post.
“My younger brother Joel passed away suddenly this past Thursday. My family and I are heartbroken,” he wrote. “He was a funny, compassionate, and loving person. There are so many other things that I want to say about him, but right now I am too devastated to continue typing. I love you Joel.”
Lutz Shares Photos & Launches Support for Joel’s Family
The following day, Lutz followed up with another post, this time sharing personal photos and announcing a GoFundMe campaign to help Joel’s surviving family: his wife Jenni and their four children—twins Ellery and Rhea, 15, Zoe, 13, and Josiah, 10.
“My brother Joel unexpectedly passed away this past Thursday. I loved him so much and cannot express the loss I am feeling right now. Even if he was a better fisher than I was,” Lutz wrote.
“A GoFundMe has been set up for his family… If you can find it in your heart, please give a little or share this to help them through this tough time.”
Comedy Community Shares Love & Condolences
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)Lutz, best known for playing JD Lutz on “30 Rock” and as a longtime writer on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Seth Meyers, received an outpouring of support from his comedy peers.
Kenan Thompson commented: “Oh noooo!!! I’m so sorry John!!!! Sending y’all love and prayers!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
Actress D’Arcy Carden added: “Sending so much love to you and your family John.”
SNL alum Vanessa Bayer shared: “I’m so sorry John. Thinking of you and your family and sending love.”
Remembering Joel Lutz
People reported that Joel Lutz was an experienced engineer and UX design manager who worked internationally in Germany and South Korea before settling in North Carolina.
The GoFundMe set up in his honor continues to gather support to help his wife and children navigate this unimaginable loss. As of this writing, more than $64,932 has been raised through GoFundMe to support Joel’s wife and their four children.
Our thoughts remain with the Lutz family during this challenging time.
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‘30 Rock’ Actor Pays Tribute to Brother After Devastating Loss