Teddy Ray, ‘Pause With Sam and Jay’ Comedian & ‘Messyness’ Co-Host Dies at 32

Comic Teddy Ray, recognized for co-hosting Messyness and starring in Pause With Sam and Jay has died. He was 32 years outdated.

The younger and rising expertise was discovered useless in Rancho Mirage, California after Riverside County sheriff’s deputies acquired a name to a non-public residence locally on Friday, August 12. Based on The Hollywood Reporter, the performer’s loss of life was confirmed by Sgt. Brandi Swan.

No reason for loss of life has been unveiled presently as an investigation is presently being run by the Riverside County Coroner’s Workplace. Legally named Theadore Brown, Teddy Ray was a star on the rise as a comic, actor, and author.

The co-host of Ridiculousness spinoff Messyness, Ray appeared alongside Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Tori Spelling, and Adam Rippon on the present that was renewed for a second season final December. Amongst his scripted onscreen performances have been roles in reveals like HBO Max‘s Pause With Sam and Jay together with voice work in Comedy Central‘s How one can Be Broke which he additionally wrote for.

On the stand-up entrance, Ray appeared on a number of reveals starting from Wild ‘n Out and Colossal Clusterfest to HBO‘s All Def Comedy. Amongst his most up-to-date reside performances have been appearances at D.C.’s Comedy Loft and L.A.’s HaHa Comedy Membership in June and July.

Since information of the comic’s loss of life broke, a number of of his associates and colleagues have paid tribute to him on-line. Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson commented on Ray’s final Instagram submit, writing, “Heartbroken. Gonna miss you teddy.”

In the meantime, Issa Rae‘s manufacturing firm Hoorae acknowledged Ray’s loss in a press release on Twitter, writing, “Relaxation in Energy to our longtime inventive collaborator and buddy, Teddy Ray. Grateful for the power you all the time delivered to our initiatives and units!”

All Def additionally paid tribute to Ray, sharing a video of the comic’s work with the caption, “All Def Household we’re heartbroken and nonetheless can’t imagine that our brother Teddy Ray has handed away. We’ll miss him on a regular basis however we all know he could have Heaven laughing. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his fast household and associates. #RIP #TeddyRay.” See the video tribute to Ray, above.

Ray’s Messyness cohost Snooki remembered her colleague with a touching tweet, stating, “Relaxation In Peace Teddy. He was and can all the time be the guts of our Messyness present. Sending my condolences & a lot like to his household. Messy besties endlessly .”

Their colleague Rippon additionally acknowledged Ray’s loss of life, posting, “Teddy was the perfect. That is so unhappy. Each time we labored collectively he handled me like a brother. He was one of many funniest and nicest individuals I’ve ever met. I’m grateful for all of the enjoyable and laughs we’ve had collectively. Relaxation In Peace, Teddy. Love you my buddy.“