India, Dec. 2 -- Steven Charles Pickman, better known as Comedian Sarge, was a popular name in Boca Raton, Florida. Known for his performances at local bars and other venues, few in few in the southeast Florida city were unfamiliar with Sarge. On Monday, the news broke that Comedian Sarge has passed away at the age of 64.

BocaNewsNow, a local news outlet, confirmed his death, citing a friend of the comedian. As the news of his death broke, Boca Raton residents reacted with an outpouring of grief, remembering their moments with the stand-up comic.

"RIP to my friend and comedy mentor Sarge Pickman. Sarge gave me the amazing opportunity to open for him at his shows across South Florida the last year," friend and fellow comedian, Joshua Ros...