Teddy Ray: Comedy World Mourns Loss Of 32-Year-Old Comedian
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Comedian and actor Teddy Ray, best known for his viral memes and appearances on Russell Simmons’ comedy platform, All Def Digital, has reportedly passed away.
The Los Angeles Times reports that on the morning of Friday, Aug. 12, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a death at a private residence in Rancho Mirage, CA. The deceased has since been confirmed as Teddy Ray whose cause of death is currently unknown. Teddy Ray recently celebrated his 32nd birthday on July 30.
Teddy Ray, real name Theadore Brown, was born and raised in West Los Angleles, California. He quickly rose in Internet popularity with viral videos that gave Black Twitter its classic go-to references like “You’re 36” and “Double-cheeked up on a Thursday.”
Teddy Ray gave us "You 36". "You are GOOD". "Double cheeked up"… These are staples in the culture. Bro is gonna live forever. Rest in peace.
— ✨🦦America Is Musty🦦✨ (@DragonflyJonez) August 13, 2022
The self-proclaimed ‘Funny Fat Guy’ made his television debut on BET’s Comic View and has also appeared on season 8 of MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, Comedy Central, and HBO’s All Def Comedy.
Teddy Ray’s sudden death came as a shock to friends and fans across the globe. As the news spread, condolences and tributes to the beloved comedian began pouring in.
“Heartbroken. Gonna miss you, Teddy,” wrote fellow comedian and Abbott Elementary Quinta Brunson on Teddy Ray’s Instagram page.
“My brilliant n***a. So sorry. Love u,” wrote Katt Williams.
Fans and colleagues praised Teddy Ray for being naturally funny with a brilliant mind and golden heart. It was clear that he had a great future in comedy.
All Def Family we’re heartbroken and still can’t believe that our brother Teddy Ray has passed away. We will miss him everyday but we know he will have Heaven laughing. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his immediate family and friends. 🙏🏾🖤🕊 #RIP #TeddyRay pic.twitter.com/Ce7snCtqPD
— All Def (@AllDef) August 13, 2022
Teddy Ray was never not funny. NEVER. Everything he did was funny to me, and as crushing as it is to hear about his loss. I’m so grateful to have experienced his brilliance.
All Def was a family. He was our funny ass uncle. He lives forever.— Blame The Label (@blamethelabel) August 13, 2022
Fans, friends, and colleagues took to Twitter to reminisce over some of Teddy’s funniest and most memorable moments.
One of the greats, rip teddy ray https://t.co/QLWSVIliaV pic.twitter.com/FCvINYa37L
— jimes (@jimes_4) August 12, 2022
RIP Teddy Ray! This clip is forever hilarious 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/N4CFDql9Eq
— Siddiq (@siddiqsbs) August 12, 2022
Teddy Ray was one of the funniest people to walk this earth. @TeamTeddyRay pic.twitter.com/IINKJcVjob
— Kevín (@KevOnStage) August 13, 2022
truly one of my all-time favorite bits, r.i.p. teddy ray 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/VzGuyPFEVP
— mo 💵 (@jokesburns) August 13, 2022
Teddy Ray stompin out Doboy’s hat, Dunkin & almost fallin down had me crying for like a week straight 💀 https://t.co/1rfAUFGqKu pic.twitter.com/tmUkcvs1Zb
— DJ 🅰️-🅰️ Ron (@deejaya_a_ron) August 13, 2022
Teddy Ray was comedy gold. pic.twitter.com/dBZ0ptn8yP
— Definitely Not Dvrth (@notDvrth) August 13, 2022
RIP Teddy Ray….what a comedian 🥺
“Everywhere you go”🤣🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Fgswa0wMz2
— Fee 💕✨ (@Felicia_Thandie) August 13, 2022
Teddy Ray was undeniably funny.
I’m so glad I had the privilege of working with him on Pause. When we shot this we never got to speak about the scene because of social distancing. When I read the script I thought “I hope he picks me up.” He did it on the first take. A natural. pic.twitter.com/AEPbT5fpSC— Alex English (@alex3nglish) August 13, 2022
This one of my favorite Teddy ray moments, he wasn’t even trying to be funny lol pic.twitter.com/dXsYcaqSiu
— . (@gregslim) August 13, 2022
My favorite Teddy Ray standup clip. RIP 💔 pic.twitter.com/Ads1hdbuQU
— Seanathon (@seanathon_Oak) August 13, 2022
RIP Teddy Ray pic.twitter.com/poPjVm7jkE
— CODE (@handsomeHDII) August 12, 2022
RIP Teddy Ray :((( Still one of the funniest clips I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/oS6BJbwIy0
— Monty! Monti! Monté! ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ (@MONTYLESTAR) August 12, 2022
Teddy Ray one of the best! My favorite clip from Best Christmas Movie-Great Taste-All Def. #teddyray pic.twitter.com/HixERezD2X
— Jessica (@Jessss_Nguyen) August 13, 2022
Damn teddy ray, we gonna miss you….R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/0gzjQqHQEp
— Yea, Ok (@Dr3world3) August 12, 2022