R.I.P. Comedian And ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Creator David A. Arnold Dies At 54

A  20-year stand-up veteran understood for headlining 2 Netflix funny specials and dealing with Nickelodeon has actually sadly died.

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The household of David A. Arnold has actually verified to The L.A. Times that he passed away Wednesday.

The household informed The Times that the comic and creator/showrunner of Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay” passed away “from natural causes” at his house. The funnyman who was simply 3 programs into his four-month nationwide funny trip entitled “Speed Ya Self” was 54.

“David died in harmony today in his house and medical professionals have actually ruled the cause of death due to natural causes,” checks out a declaration from the household. “Please keep our household in prayer and regard our personal privacy at this time, as we are all stunned and ravaged by this loss.”

Celebs are commemorating Arnold whom they’re keeping in mind as an indomitable force in the funny world.

Comedienne/host Loni Love tweeted about the comic that she compared to a sibling and motivated her fans to enjoy his specials.

Likewise, Ava DuVernay shared a wholehearted message on the late comic’s Instagram.

“Really can’t think it,” composed DuVernay. “My mind can’t even understand it. The idea keeps escaping. Prematurely. However, a lots more years wouldn’t have actually sufficed.”

He’s likewise being kept in mind by D.L. Hughley who Arnold credited last week with affecting him to continue his funny profession after formerly battle on phase.

Arnold’s initially Netflix unique entitled “David A. Arnold: Fat Ballerina” was launched in 2019. His 2nd Netflix unique, entitled “It Ain’t For The Weak,” was produced by Kevin Hart and it struck the streaming service in July of this year.

His Nickelodeon program “That Girl Lay Lay” was formally greenlit in March of 2021 and his composing credits consist of Tyler Perry’s “Satisfy the Browns” and “Home of Payne” on TBS, Television One’s “The Rickey Smiley Program”, Netflix’s “Capacity” and the follow up series “Fuller Home.”

He is endured by his spouse Julie Harkness and their 2 children, Anna-Grace and Ashlyn.

We’re sending out acknowledgements to the friends and family of David A. Arnold.