While it is not explicitly known whether or not the illness is what led to cardiac arrest, there have been medical studies that indicate there is a link between the two.
It’s also commonly known that May has been battling obesity since his teenage years, which could also play a factor in his tragic death.
As far as the cause behind Ralphie May’s passing, THR reports from May’s manager that the comedian had been battling pneumonia for the past month, and had to cancel a handful of tour dates due to his health issues.