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David A. Arnold, a standup comedian who was also the creator and showrunner of Nickelodeon’sThat Girl Lay Lay, has died. He was 54.
Representatives for Arnold did not immediately request PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Beyond his work as a standup comedian, Arnold was also the creator and showrunner for Nickelodeon’sThat Girl Lay Lay. The show follows an avatar, Lay Lay, that comes to life and becomes best friends with her owner Sadie as they navigate teenage life.
The series first premiered in September 2021 and was renewed for Season 2 in January,Varietyreported.
At the time of his death, Arnold was in the middle of his comedy tour,Pace Ya Self. He was scheduled to perform dates in New Jersey later this month and had tickets for sale through March 2023.
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Fellow comedian and close friend to Arnold, Chris Spencer, released a statement following his death.
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