Comedian, actor Ray, 32, is found dead

Teddy Ray, a comedian and actor who appeared on the HBO Max series “PAUSE with Sam Jay,” has died, authorities confirmed Saturday.

He was 32.

The Riverside County Sheriff ’s Office and the county coroner’s office confirmed that the comedian, whose legal name was Theadore Brown, was found dead at a private residence Friday morning in the desert community of Rancho Mirage, the Los Angeles Times reported. Sheriff ’s Sgt. Brandi Swan told the newspaper that the cause of death was not known.

Entertainment companies and some of Ray’s fellow comedians reacted with sadness to the news of his death.

“Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer,” TV network Comedy Central said in a Twitter statement. “He’ll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community.”