Derek Yee, Saskatoon Comedian Known as Chauncey Peppertooth, Remembered Across the Prairies
Derek Yee, a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, stand-up comedian known onstage as Chauncey Peppertooth, died suddenly in early November 2026.
A November 12, 2026, tribute remembered Yee as a Cree, Métis, and Chinese-Canadian performer who brought laughter to audiences across the Prairies and Western Canada.
Yee performed at regional venues, including Yuk Yuk’s shows at Saskatoon’s Park Town Hotel, and took part in Indigenous comedy showcases.
They were associated with the Lawnchair Laughs collective and appeared in No Reservations!, a showcase of Indigenous comedic talent.
Friends and fellow comedians have shared memories of Yee’s performances, friendships, and presence in the comedy community.
The cause of Yee’s death has not been publicly confirmed, and funeral details were not provided.
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