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This afternoon we learned that comedian Ralphie May passed away at the young age of 45 of cardiac arrest after being stricken with pneumonia for several weeks.
Via TMZ.
TMZ has learned Ralphie died at a private residence in Vegas Friday morning. We’re told he had been battling pneumonia for 6 weeks and died of cardiac arrest. According to his rep, someone in the residence discovered his body.
May was well liked by his peers and many of them took to Twitter to pay tribute to their late friend.
Ralphie May was a sweetheart of a guy and I’m going to miss him. https://t.co/OQE9kThpPo
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) October 6, 2017
Wow….I was just told that Ralphie May passed. I'm truly saddened by this. He was a good dude. Heaven just got another funny angel RIP man
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) October 6, 2017
Damn. RIP Ralphie May. Comic warrior.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) October 6, 2017
This hurts too much. @Ralphie_May helped me so much. Rest In Peace. Thank you for all the love you have given me. Thank you for everything.
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) October 6, 2017
Ralphie May. Dammit. You were a funny and sweet mofo man. Rest In Peace.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) October 6, 2017
Oh NO. Ralphie May, comedian. RIP. As much fun to hang out with as he was to watch. GODDAMIT.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 6, 2017
I love you @Ralphie_May rest in paradise my friend. Thank you for giving me my first break in hollywood.
— Jo Koy (@Jokoy) October 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/jaymohr37/status/916420566210437120
Ralphie May RIP funny man. We shared good talks & good laughs . See you on the other side kid
— Jim Breuer (@JimBreuer) October 6, 2017
We cannot spare @Ralphie_May he is one of nature's gentleman.
— Biden/Harris 2024 (@GregProops) October 6, 2017
Crushed by the news about @Ralphie_May. Forget how funny he was…such a kind, generous soul. We will miss you, brother.
— Josh Wolf (@joshwolfcomedy) October 6, 2017
Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. RIP Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there.
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) October 6, 2017