Kevin Lee Light was known to many in the area. Celebrities, such as Jared Leto, took photos with him and friends said he would pose for pictures with anyone.
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Actress Pauley Perrette also tweeted her condolences after learning of Light's death.
Light was a regular at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip, and on Wednesday, there was a message honoring him on the marquee. Comic Tommy Godlove met Light at the club.
"He looks like Jesus, you know what I mean? So whenever he put it on he just lived that life," he said. "I met Hollywood Jesus...I always heard stories about Hollywood Jesus. I finally met him. He was just a kind guy. He was always smiling, would shake your hand."
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Hollywood Jesus also made an appearance on the campy YouTube series "The WeHoans" and was a regular at the West Hollywood gay pride march.
The city posted on its Instagram account with a message: "We will miss you." Friends who attended a show at The Comedy Store were saddened by Light's death.
"He was amazing. Kevin was amazing. He was a light at The Comedy Store," Breanna Webb said.
Information on Light's death was not provided to Eyewitness News by the time the report aired.