A comedian and actor has passed away at 57. He gained fame from his work on a popular TV show and as a stand-up comic. His sister, a well-known author, shared the news.

The family received notification from the U.S. State Department about his death. He had been living outside the US for nearly two decades. His cause of death is not yet clear, and the timing of his passing is also uncertain. Further details are available from the source.