Comedian David A Arnold, best known for two Netflix comedy specials, died on Wednesday at the age of 54.

He was just three shows into his four-month national comedy tour titled “Pace Ya Self.”

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"David passed away today at his home and doctors have cited natural causes as the cause of death. "

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“Please keep our family in prayer and respect our privacy at this time, as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss,” the statement concluded.

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Arnold is also known for being the creator and executive producer of the hit Nickelodeon show “That Girl Lay Lay.”

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He also served as writer and producer on "Fuller House" as well as "Meet the Browns" and "Tyler Perry House of Payne".

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He is survived by his wife Julie Harkness and their two daughters, Anna-Grace and Ashlyn.

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Celebrities and fans alike have been paying tribute to the comic on social media ever since the news of his death broke.

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