RIP: Ben Best (1974-2021)

[Brian in Mesa]

Ben Best, Eastbound & Down co-creator and actor, dies at 46​

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Ben Best, 'Eastbound & Down' co-creator and actor, dies at 46

Ben Best, who helped create the HBO series 'Eastbound & Down' and also starred on the show, has died at 46.

ew.com

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Ben Best, best known as the co-creator of the HBO series Eastbound & Down, has died. He was 46. The news was confirmed by Eastbound & Down's production company Rough House Pictures, who posted a picture of Best on Instagram. Currently, no cause of death for Best has been confirmed.​

"It's with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our good buddy Ben Best. We lost him the day before he would have turned 47," Rough House Pictures wrote in a caption. "A hell of a friend and a creative force. He inspired us and made us laugh. Charming and hilarious. Gone way too soon. We love and miss you."​