The comedian was found unresponsive in his home Friday. Meaney's agent confirmed that he was found in his home in Forestburgh, New York, and that an autopsy is pending, said The Hollywood Reporter.
The comedy world, including Patton Oswalt, Judd Apatow, Roseanne Barr and Michael McKean, paid tribute to Meaney on social media following the news.
"Kevin Meaney was as funny as they get and the nicest man," Apatow tweeted. "He could make you lose your mind laughing."
McKean wrote, "Kevin Meaney was a great standup, a terrifically funny actor and a very nice man. RIP."
Since then, he has appeared on "The Tonight Show" Starring Johnny Carson, "Late Show With David Letterman", "Oprah" and "Late Night With Conan O'Brien".
He appeared on the 1990 sitcom "Uncle Buck" as well as the Tom Hanks film "Big".
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