UPDATE: Real cause of death of comedian, Teddy Ray, is apparent drowning

Over the weekend we shared that actor and comedian Teddy Ray had sadly passed away. At the time, Ray’s cause of death had not been revealed, but several peers of his had shared their condolences. Ray, was 32 and known for his skis and sketches on Comedy Central, All Def Digital and MTV’s Wild ’N Out.’

Since, it is now being reported that Ray died in an apparent drowning. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials say they responded to a call on Friday morning (August 12) around 10 AM PST. They arrived to a private residence in Rancho Mirage, where a maintenance worker claimed to have found a man floating in the swimming pool.

When cops arrived, they discovered Ray dead in the pool. At the moment, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials say that there were no obvious signs of foul play. However, it is still unclear as to whose pool the comedian drowned in. 

The coroner adds that Ray lived in Gardena, CA — which is about 2 1/2 hours away from the desert home he died at. Meanwhile, investigators say that they are still waiting for Ray’s autopsy, before officially determining his cause of death. #Socialites, let’s continue to send prayers to his loved ones.