Ralphie May: Comedian and Last Comic Standing Finalist Dies at 45
October 6, 2017
Ralphie May was an American stand-up comedian. Born on February 17, 1972, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he began performing as a teenager.
He finished second on the NBC competition Last Comic Standing in 2003 and made six comedy specials for Comedy Central and Netflix. His memoir and a documentary about his final year were released after his death.
He had been battling pneumonia. May died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on October 6, 2017, at age 45.
Achievements: Finalist on Last Comic Standing (2003).
Birth: February 17, 1972 - Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Profession: Comedian.
Interesting Facts: He was known for his weight and candor.