Waymond Lee, widely recognized for his role on Comedy Central’s Workaholics, has died at age 72.
Lee’s wife, Diane, and sister, Norine, shared the news and revealed that the actor passed away on Wednesday, December 18, due to complications from ALS, according to TMZ.
Lee’s health problems began in late October when he was diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease. However, additional testing earlier this month confirmed that ALS was the underlying cause.
After spending just over a week at home, Lee returned to the hospital due to difficulties breathing and swallowing, according to the outlet.
Loved ones said he was hospitalized for several days before he passed away, with Diane by his side.
Workaholics, a cult comedy that aired from 2011 to 2017, followed three deadbeat friends navigating adulthood at a telemarketing company, and Lee gained recognition for his role as Waymond, affectionately known as Old Way Way.
Waymond Lee, widely recognized for his role on Comedy Central’s Workaholics, has died at age 72.
Lee’s wife, Diane, and sister, Norine, shared the news and revealed that the actor passed away on Wednesday, December 18, due to complications from ALS, according to TMZ.
Workaholics, a cult comedy that aired from 2011 to 2017, followed three deadbeat friends navigating adulthood at a telemarketing company, and Lee gained recognition for his role as Waymond, affectionately known as Old Way Way.
Describing him as “kind-hearted” and “sentimental,” his family praised Lee’s dedication to acting and his willingness to go the extra mile, noting that he never complained about the long hours on set.
Born on March 7, 1952, Lee appeared in more than half of Workaholics’ 86 episodes, cementing his place as a fan favorite on the show.
The show also starred Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm and Jillian Bell.
The comedy aired from 2011 to 2017.
Beyond his memorable role on Workaholics, Waymond Lee demonstrated his versatility with a variety of television and film credits.
His work included appearances on acclaimed projects such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Zombie Apocalypse, The Thundermans, Other People, Veep and The Cleaning Lady.
Workaholics debuted on Comedy Central in 2011 and quickly gained a devoted following for its offbeat humor and relatable depiction of millennial slacker culture.
The series ran for seven seasons and earned praise for its sharp writing and the comedic chemistry of its main cast.
Although it wasn’t a major awards contender, the show became a cult classic, celebrated for its irreverent tone and memorable supporting characters like Waymond’s Old Way Way.