“Workaholics” star Waymond Lee has died. He was 72.
Lee’s wife, Diane Lee, and his sister, Norine Lee, confirmed his death to TMZ on Sunday.
The actor died after battling ALS.
Lee was first diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease in October, before further testing revealed that he had ALS earlier this month.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a terminal, progressive, and fatal neurological disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Lee starred in over 40 episode of “Workaholics,” which aired for seven seasons on Comedy Central from 2011 to 2017.
The workplace sitcom follows three friends from California who work together as telemarketers and are labeled the “Workaholics.”
Some of the “Workaholics” cast members paid tribute to Lee on social media after his death.
“Rest in peace Waymond Lee. I am gutted. He was such a kind man,” wrote Adam DeVine, who co-created the show and played Adam DeMamp.
“My deepest condolences go out to his wife Diane and the rest of his family,” DeVine’s Instagram tribute to Lee continued. “He was always down to do whatever insane thing we wrote for him on Workaholics. He was always game. A true professional.”
DeVine, 41, added, “Even though I haven’t seen him since the workaholics days this is hitting me like a brick to the face. When I think of our show I think of Waymond. The older I get the more I realize what a special time that was. You will be missed Way Way!”
Blake Anderson, who also co-created the series and played Blake Henderson, remembered Lee in his own tribute.
‘This KING! Waymond Lee. Rest in peace my friend,” Anderson, 40, began. “I just don’t even know where to begin. The best explanation that comes to mind is in the Marvel multiverse movies when they explain the idea of “anchor beings” Waymond was the workaholics anchor being. The workaholics universe just simply doesn’t exist without him.”
“He was there from even before the beginning. He was always blown away and so appreciative of all the love Workaholics fans showed him,” Anderson went on. “I’m very grateful I randomly ran into him on set in 2022 and gave him a big old hug. Such a peaceful and warm guy. He really made my heart smile.”
“Waymond was a great dude. All my love goes out to his family and friends,” Anderson added.
Another tribute came from “Workaholics” co-creator and star Anders Holm.
“Waymond Lee was a great guy,” Holm, 43, wrote. “Even though he never spoke on the show, he was always chatting people up on set. Super positive. Goofy and fun, but would drop some real elder wisdom on us. Loved seeing him get love from the fans and always enjoyed seeing him pop up in other shows and movies.”
“The camera loved that guy. He just had a real watchable look and unique comic timing that was all Waymond,” Holm continued, before bringing attention towards Lee’s “real comedy partner,” his wife Diane.
“They were a dynamic duo on set, like a legit sitcom couple,” Holm said. “Sending love to Diane and the rest of Waymond’s family. Everybody loved Waymond. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️.”
In addition to his role in “Workaholics,” Lee made uncredited appearances in “Grey’s Anatomy,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Superstore,” “Dexter,” “The Cleaning Lady,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Veep.”
