Bun Hay Mean, the French-Asian humorist nicknamed the "Funny Chinese", died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris. His body was found at the foot of a building in the 17th arrondissement, after a fall from eight floors. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy.
According to a statement posted on social networks by his production company, the 43-year-old comedian tried to retrieve his phone from the gutter of his balcony, before slipping and falling several stories. The text also states that the artist was due to fly to Montreal late morning on July 11. The 43-year-old comedian had recently launched a new tour with his show Kill Bun, with several dates scheduled in Paris and the provinces.
Despite his success, Bun Hay Mean has been going through a rough patch of late. The launch of his third show, Kill Bun, took place in a chaotic context. He was hospitalized in La Réunion on the sidelines of one of his tour dates, citing a period of "suffering".
His Kill Bun tour, which began in April 2025, was due to run until 2026, with dates scheduled throughout France. The show, mixing personal anecdotes, improvisations and reflections on subjects such as mental health, was warmly received by the public.
Bun Hay Mean 's death leaves a void in the French humor scene. His unique style and ability to tackle sensitive subjects with humor and intelligence will continue to inspire many artists.
Born on November 29, 1981 in Lormont, Gironde, Bun Hay Mean was of Chinese and Cambodian descent. He grew up in the suburbs of Bordeaux, where he developed an early passion for stand-up comedy. After graduating with a degree in computer science, he decided at the age of 24 to leave everything behind and devote himself to comedy in Paris. Despite a difficult start, marked by periods of insecurity, he persevered and eventually joined the Jamel Comedy Club in 2014, which really launched his career.
His first show, "Chinois Marrant dans la légende de Bun Hay Mean", opened the door to success. It featured a series of biting witticisms and reflections on identity and stereotypes. This was followed by "Le Monde appartient à ceux qui le fabriquent" (2019) and "Kill Bun", his latest one-man show, in which he tackles mental health issues, always with his trademark blend of irony and lucidity.
Bun Hay Mean hadn't limited himself to the stage. He had also broken into film, with roles in films such as "De l'huile sur le feu" (2011), "Comme un chef" (2012), or more recently "Astérix & Obélix : L'Empire du Milieu" (2023), directed by Guillaume Canet.
With his sharp, often provocative humor, Bun Hay Mean explored social tensions, racism and cultural prejudice, blending self-mockery with social criticism. He was a singular voice on the humor scene, wielding both laughter and reflection.
Since the announcement of his death, many artists and fans have paid tribute to him on social networks, hailing him as a free and committed humorist. His sudden death leaves a void, both for his audience and for those who saw in him a powerful and necessary voice.
An investigation is still underway to shed full light on the circumstances of his fall.
