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Teddy Ray, a comedian and rising star who was known for his recent appearance on HBO Max’sPause with Sam Jay,has died. He was 32.
Comedy Central network confirmed his death Friday evening via a statement released onTwitter.
TheLos Angeles Timesreported officials from Riverside Country Sheriff’s Office received a report about a death at a private residence in Rancho Mirage, Calif. around 10 a.m. on Friday.
Ray’s representatives and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Ray — whose real name is Theadore Brown — has also appeared in many television and online comedy series, making his on-screen debut on BET’sComicView.
After learning about his passing, public figures from the comedy circuit began to pay tributes to the late star.
“Rest in Power to our longtime creative collaborator and friend, Teddy Ray,“Issa Rae’s media company, HooraeMediatweeted. “Grateful for the energy you always brought to our projects and sets!”
Abbott ElementarycreatorQuinta Brunsoncommented on Ray’s lastInstagrampost in which he was celebrating his 32nd birthday, saying, “Heartbroken. Gonna miss you teddy.”
The Kid Mero fromDesus & Meroshared his devastation of the news onTwitter, writing, “BRO NOT TEDDY MY DOG WAS SO EFFORTLESS WIT IT HOMIE WAS FALL OUT HILARIOUS TALKIN ABOUT THE MOST REGULAR S**T SMFH.”
Meanwhile, his former counterpart, Desus Nice,tweeted, “rip teddy ray, he was a real one.”
source: people.com
