Actor and comedian Teddy Ray dies in Southern California

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

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

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“Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer,” TV network Comedy Central said in a Twitter statement.

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“He'll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community.”

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All Def Digital, a multi-platform media company that Ray had collaborated with, tweeted that it was “heartbroken” about the news of Ray's death.

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Ray appeared as the bailiff on “PAUSE with Sam Jay,” appeared in the digital series Cancel Court, and was a stand-up comedian.

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“We will miss him every day but we know he will have Heaven laughing,” the tweet read.

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