What happened to Teddy Ray? Tributes pour in as comedian and actor dies aged 32

Comedian Teddy Ray recently passed away at the age of 32 on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was known for his collaborations with Katt Williams and Russell Simmons, and their content was popular among the public.

Comedy Central paid tribute to him and stated that he was a hilarious and beloved performer. Media production company Hoorae Media mentioned that they would be grateful for the energy Ray brought to their projects and sets.

Before Ray, another comedian, Jak Knight, passed away at the age of 28. Knight’s body was discovered on an embankment in LA. The comedian became famous as a comedy writer following his standup shows and appearances on the Peacock show, Bust Down.

Teddy Ray’s cause of death explored

Teddy Ray’s demise has been a big loss for the entertainment industry. However, his cause of death remains unknown. At the same time, unconfirmed sources have stated that the comedian suffered a cardiac arrest. Further clarity is awaited on the same.

His family members are yet to speak on the same and considering his age, he could have died due to some illness or natural causes.

The comedian doesn't have a Wikipedia page and thus, detailed information about his health issues in the past hasn't been revealed yet.

While he does have an Instagram page, it also doesn't have too many details about his personal life.

Comedian Teddy Ray and his career

Teddy Ray was a popular actor, comedian, and internet personality who gained recognition for his appearance on Russell Simmons’ comedy platform, All Def Digital. His work on All Def Digital made him a favorite among the audience and also helped increase the number of subscribers for the YouTube channel.

Ray was also one of the cast members on MTV's Wild ’N Out Season 8. He then hosted a podcast with Lewis Ray titled The Cali Kickback. He toured with some popular names like Katt Williams and David Spade and was loved by celebrities like Jamie Foxx and T-Pain.

During his first two years as a comedian, he was given his first TV special on BET and performed at the Comedy Central Colossal Clusterfest. He was famous for his roles in Funny Fat Guy, Hot to Be Broke, and Scroll Wheel of Time.

According to his Twitter account, he was born in West L.A. and raised in Pico. He used to promote himself on his official Facebook page where he advertised for his comedy shows in Los Angeles.

Netizens pay tribute on Twitter

Ray became famous all these years for his work as a comedian. Twitter was flooded with tributes when people heard about his death.

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