India, Oct. 18 -- Comedian Steve Bridges, best known for his viral point-of-view sketches and the fan-favorite 'deadbeat boyfriend' character, has died at 41.His wife, Chelsey Bridges, confirmed the news on Friday on his social media accounts, tearfully sharing that Steve passed away in his sleep on their couch on Wednesday.

She didn't disclose the cause of death but described the loss as sudden, noting how many plans the couple still had together.

Chelsey, who had been married to Steve for 16 years and shared three young children with him, called him a devoted husband and father. She praised his humor and the joy he brought to others, saying he had truly fulfilled his dream of making people laugh.

Bridges had built a massive online fo...