Oh no!
Comedian Ralphie May has died at age 45 from cardiac arrest shortly after wrapping up a show in Las Vegas:
— Ralphie May (@Ralphie_May) October 6, 2017
May had just won the Casino Comedian of the Year:
Well, I won Casino Comedian of the Year, y'all. Thanks @HarrahsVegas #NoApologies pic.twitter.com/1YXNVMlHce
— Ralphie May (@Ralphie_May) October 5, 2017
And he reported health problems at the end of September:
Pneumonia and my fever made Friday nights show that I've ever had to do. Staying hydrateduuuuu
— Ralphie May (@Ralphie_May) September 30, 2017
Heartbroken fellow comics took to Twitter to express their sadness over the loss:
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
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
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
RIP Ralphie May. Sad news for the entertainment world. He will be missed. Pray. – T
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) October 6, 2017
Recommended
Ralphie May RIP funny man. We shared good talks & good laughs . See you on the other side kid
— Jim Breuer (@JimBreuer) October 6, 2017
I once watched Ralphie May order 400 shots for the entire bar. #RIPRalphieMay
— Sal Vulcano (@SalVulcano) October 6, 2017
Pic is pretty damn sad. This is when we were in Vegas before our first Virus show. RIP Ralphie May, Otto and George and Patrice O'Neal. pic.twitter.com/LJMDn3HBsf
— SUBSCRIBE OpieRadio podcast (@OpieRadio) October 6, 2017
My Brother is gone………
— Joey CoCo Diaz (@madflavor) October 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/DanSoder/status/916404815416012800
I met @Ralphie_May years ago.. he has always been a kind friend, with a generous heart. This one will hurt for awhile… I will miss you Ralphie. ? pic.twitter.com/Kj068OeAup
— brian redban (@redban) October 6, 2017
NO! Fuck… NO! @Ralphie_May Jesus.. pic.twitter.com/7HauMKfdhb
— brian redban (@redban) October 6, 2017
He will be missed.
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