The 32-year-old rising comic Teddy Ray went away on Friday in Rancho Mirage, California.
The television network Comedy Central tweeted to inform Teddy Ray's passing,
"Teddy Ray was a clever and adored entertainer. He will be sorely missed by the entire comedy scene.
Deputies from the county's sheriff's office responded to a complaint regarding a fatality at a private property in the desert
neighbourhood of Rancho Mirage at around 10 a.m. on Friday, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Sgt. Brandi Swan.
Swan said that the Riverside County coroner's office is conducting the investigation and "the cause of death isn't known."
The comedian lived in Gardena and went by the name Theadore Brown.
Separately, the coroner's office announced that he had passed away but provided no other details about their investigation.
His most recent Instagram post was a birthday-related one from two weeks ago. He was seen smiling while behind the wheel of a flashy car.
Getting to 32 is very similar. Lord, I appreciate you letting me work in this scorching sun.
Quinta Brunson, the author of "Abbott Elementary," posted the following comment to his article late on Friday: "Heartbroken. Teddy, we will miss you.
Ray, a talented performer who entered the comedy scene about ten years ago, has appeared in YouTube videos and stand-up shows all over the country, particularly in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
He first gained notoriety as a result of a lot of his cartoons going viral and inspiring viral memes on Russell Simmons' portal All Def Digital.
In addition, Ray made guest appearances in the ninth seasons of "Pause With Sam Jay" on HBO Max and "Wild 'N Out" on MTV.
Kevin Fredericks, an actor, comedian, and the creator of KevOnStage Studios, believes that Teddy Ray was one of the funniest guys to have ever lived.
"Rest in Power to our longtime creative colleague and friend, Teddy Ray," read a tweet from Issa Rae's media company, Hoorae Media.
We appreciate you always bringing such a cheerful attitude to our sets and projects!
Desus Nice, a former co-host of the show "Desus & Mero," posted on Facebook, "RIP Teddy Ray, he was a true one."