Feb 17, 1972 – Oct 6, 2017 (Age 45)
Ralphie May, the stand-up comedian whose career took off after appearing on "Last Comic Standing," died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas, according to multiple news sources. He was 45. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Thank you for the laughs Ralphie! I just recently discovered your comic brilliants and didn't realize you had left. RIP big guy! Leland Francis (Digby, Nova Scotia Canada)
Leland Francis
March 03, 2025
Your jokes taught us to think about all the injustices in our world. Genius mind used for good.
Rita Duffy
September 23, 2023 | Other
Ralphie May, You truly made the world a better place with your comedic genius! Thank you for leaving so much to make us laugh.... We need it! Love you! Keep the Angels in stitches!
Dru Likens Pape
August 28, 2023 | Other
Legend!!! thank you for all the REAL DEAL laughs. I watch you every time I need stomach laughter medicine. Bless you and your family. So sorry for their loss. Love from Norway
Ulf Haukenes
March 22, 2023
I love you Ralphie and will miss you forever I´ll never forget the laughs & happiness you´ve brought me & everybody! Rest in peace big man see u on the other side.
Abel Acedo
March 11, 2023 | Other
I just recently started watching videos of his act after watching him on DryBar. He was definitely one talented man. I am so sad to learn today of his passing just over three years ago. My deepest condolences go out to his wife, children, and all those who love him. Thank you God for the time you gave him here on Earth so many could learn to love him in their own way.
Kimberlee Hernandez
November 23, 2021
I just recently picked up on his act he was hilarious. And I hate that he passed away godspeed my friend.
Dana Wilburn
September 01, 2021 | Friend
I think all Mays joke about naming their daughter April. Leave it to Ralphie to actually do it. Your missed brother.
Robert May
June 07, 2021 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ooooh Ralphie... Everything you ever said about this world and people that live on this planet was true and funny !!! You were so real and made me seriously think. You absolutely changed the way I see the world now. It made me want to change myself to be a better person. I watch your videos and I just bust up, I mean BUST UP LAUGHING !!! I truly miss you on this planet. Until we meet in spirit....I Love you Ralphie May
Heide Llewelyn
February 03, 2021 | Friend
