“David, you were a light and you will continue to be,” penned Holly Robinson Peete online. “During 2020 your hilarious content got me through some tough days. Sending all my love, healing energy & sympathies to your beautiful family. Thank you so much for everything you gave us. Rest In Love, David Arnold…”

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“I’m gutted by the devastating and untimely passing of a good friend in comedy, a super solid dude, a mentor and teacher to many, an overwhelming talented human and a man in love and immensely loved by his family. I will be praying hard for them tonight. RIP David Arnold,” wrote comedian and A Black Lady Sketch Show star Gabrielle Dennis.

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D.L. Hughley penned: “This one hits different! So very very sad! RIP#DavidArnold”

Arnold is survived by his wife Julie, daughters Anna Grace and Ashlyn Elizabeth, his mother and sisters, and his extended family, The Root continues to send its love, prayers, and support to all who knew and loved David Arnold.