'Workaholics' Star Dead At 72 Years Old On Sunday

12/22/2024 08:32 PM

One of the funniest characters from Comedy Central's "Workaholics" has passed away on Sunday.

"Workaholics," the comedy show created by Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm, who all starred in the show, aired on Comedy Central from 2011 until 2017.

Waymond Lee, an actor who played Waymond on the show, working at the same company as Adam, Blake and Anders, has died following a battle with ALS. 

Norine Lee, Waymond's sister, and Waymond's wife, Diane, confirmed the news to TMZ. Waymond was 72 years old.

From TMZ:

We're told Waymond was first diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease in late October, but further testing later revealed earlier this month that WL actually had ALS.

His loved ones told us Waymond was back home for a little over a week, but ultimately needed to be hospitalized after he had trouble breathing and swallowing.

We're told the actor was in the hospital for a little under a week before he passed away ... his wife was by his side.

They praised Waymond as a "soft-hearted" and "sentimental person," who loved working as an actor -- and never complained about working overtime.

Tributes are pouring in for Waymond on Sunday night.

NOT WAYMOND https://t.co/PmTcY02FSUpic.twitter.com/32JkxX5pMY

— Caleb Williams (@KnightGambit) December 23, 2024

RIP waymond from workaholics #RIP#workaholics

— Segaaaaaaaa!!! (@Ryohazuki1) December 23, 2024

RIP Waymond Womano https://t.co/tQUtsYrMLOpic.twitter.com/wTDpksE5Ue

— Career Day - "I'LL ALWAYS BE THIS" EP OUT NOW! (@careerdayny) December 23, 2024

Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.