On Friday, August 12, 2022, the comedian Teddy Ray, who was known for his collaborations with Katt Williams and Russell Simmons, whose content was very popular with the general public, died at the age of 32. The cause of the 32-year-old’s death is not yet known. Comedy Central paid tribute to him, describing him as a “funny and beloved performer”. Hoorae Media, a media production company, said they were grateful for the energy Ray brought to their projects and sets.
Before Ray, another comedian, Jak Knight, died at the age of 28. Knight’s body was discovered on a levee in Los Angeles. After his standup performances and appearance on the Peacock show, Bust Down, the comedian became known as a comedy writer.
The death of Teddy Ray
The death of Teddy Ray was a huge blow to the entertainment industry. However, the cause of his death is unknown. At the same time, unconfirmed sources claim that the comedian suffered a cardiac arrest. More information on this topic is pending. His family members have not yet commented, and given his age, he could have died from illness or natural causes. Since the comedian does not have a Wikipedia page, no more detailed information about his previous health problems has been revealed.
Although he has an Instagram page, it does not contain many details about his personal life. His latest Instagram post was published a week ago, with the caption:
“Lord, I thank you for another lap around this hot sun as I stop at 32.”
Teddy Ray’s career as a comedian
Teddy Ray was a famous actor, comedian and internet personality who rose to prominence after appearing on Russell Simmons’ comedy platform, All Def Digital. His work on All Def Digital made him a fan favorite among the audience and also helped the YouTube channel gain subscribers. He landed his first TV special on BET and performed at the Comedy Central Colossal Clusterfest during his first two years as a comedian. He was known for his roles in films such as Funny Fat Guy, Hot to Be Broke and Scroll Wheel of Time.
He was born in West LA and raised in Pico, according to his Twitter feed. He promoted himself on his official Facebook page, where he advertised his comedy shows in Los Angeles.
Twitter users pay tribute
Ray has made a name for himself as a comedian over the years. When news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes.
rip teddy ray, he was real 💔
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) August 12, 2022
Damn RIP Teddy Ray. 💔 pic.twitter.com/Pg1ySBnYYX
— ChampagneQueezy (@ChampagneQueezy) August 13, 2022
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