The late comic Brody Stevens is back in the LA spotlight at the 818 – Daily News

• Stephanie and Jacqueline Stevens, sister and mother of the late Brody Stevens, gathered for (818) Brody Stevens Day in Reseda Park on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Wednesday (818), Brody Stevens’ Day, honoring the late comedian and San Fernando Valley native during a ceremony in the park. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News / SCNG)

• Brody Stevens ‘friends and family gathered at Reseda Park as August 18, 2021 (818), Brody Stevens’ Day, was declared in honor of the late comedian and native of the San Fernando Valley, whose photo is at right. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News / SCNG)

• Tommy Godlove speaks about Brody Stevens at Reseda Park Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Wednesday (818), Brody Stevens’ Day, in honor of the late comedian and native of the San Fernando Valley during a ceremony in the park. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News / SCNG)

• Jacqueline Stevens looks at memorabilia on the “Brodys Bench” dedicated to her son Brody Stevens in Reseda Park Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Wednesday (818), Brody Stevens’ Day, in honor of the late comedian and San Fernando Valley locals during a Ceremony in the park. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News / SCNG)

• Comedian Brody Stevens will host the crowd during Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival on Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. /// ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: oddball_comedy_review.0914 – 13.09.14 – PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER – Review of the first night of the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival by Funny or Die at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. LINEUP: Brody Stevens, Ron Funches, Whitney Cummings, Demetri Martin, Hannibal Buress, Marc Maron, Chris Hardwick, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan and Louis CK Picture from the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine on Saturday 13th September 2014

RESEDA – A San Fernando Valley native who made the world laugh was remembered on Wednesday August 18 on a day dedicated to his homeland.

The late, popular stand-up comic was once again in the spotlight, this time when Los Angeles City Councilor Bob Blumenfield, friends and family gathered at Reseda Park in his hometown of Reseda to proclaim Brody Stevens Day.

Comedian Brody Stevens – PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER – R

Stevens rose from his Valley roots to a renowned entertainer, with a kind of humor that found its way into movies and TV shows like The Hangover and Chelsea lately. He became a mentor and friend to many professional comedians, particularly in the LA comedy scene.

His rising star tragically crashed in 2019 when he committed suicide at the age of 48 after a battle with mental illness.

But it was clear that the memory of Stevens’ talent and humanity would not be soon forgotten when his mother Jacklyn and sister Stephanie Blumenfield, friends, and fellow comedians gather at a bench in the park known as Brody’s Bench . The bench was procured by Stevens’ friend Tommy Godlove, who helped organize the event, according to Blumenfield’s office.

“Brody loved our community and he has had so many positive effects,” said Blumenfield. “It’s really special to be able to name ‘818 Day’ with family and friends after Brody, a proud native of the West Valley and one of the best comedians of his generation.”

The day fell on August 18 – known as 818 day – in the Valley, which has the same area code. On this day, the valley’s cultural sights and business were celebrated.

“We’ve been in a very lonely time for a year and a half, so Brody’s message of positive energy is really getting through right now,” said comedian Jeff Ross. “Ease and laughter are so important that while Brody is gone, his message, his cadence, makes it easier. It’s amazing that Brody can pick me up, get me out of bed and bring people together. “