Hollywood actor and veteran stand-up comedian, David A. Arnold is dead.
The comic actor died on Wednesday, September 7, aged 54
His demise was announced by his family, which described the incident as sad.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold.
“David passed away peacefully today in his home and doctors have ruled the cause of death due to natural causes. 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 did not specify a cause of death beyond “natural causes.”
Arnold just recently released his second Netflix comedy special “It Ain’t For the Weak,” which was produced by Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat.
The July special was filmed at the Hanna Theatre in Arnold’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
At the time of his sudden death, Arnold was three stops into a four-month national comedy tour.
He is survived by his wife Julie L. Harkness and his two daughters, Anna-Grace and Ashlyn.
