A close friend mournfully received the body. "Ray McDonald" They revealed the cause of death as triple coronary artery blockage, confirming that Ray had not drunk alcohol for 30 years.
On 20 August 2026, reporters reported that at the Police Hospital's forensic department, family members, relatives, and colleagues from both inside and outside the industry gathered to receive the body. "Ray McDonald" The famous actor and host passed away at his home in Soi Phatthanakan 61 yesterday (19 August 2026). CCTV footage inside the house showed Ray collapsing unconscious at about 00:12 before he was found dead.
Recently, Mr. Puttipong Sriwat, also known as Leo Puttip, an actor and close friend of Ray, came to receive the body and said in an interview that initially, doctors explained the cause of death was triple coronary artery blockage. Normally, Ray was a man of few words, so his friends were unaware he was ill.
However, observing him, when doing the same activities, Ray appeared to be the most tired. He might have had irregular or insufficient rest, but all along, he often told others to get a health checkup.
He confirmed that Ray had not drunk for 30 years. There was no need to hide this because Ray truly did not drink. Regarding morale, they always supported each other. About work, they had joked that if one of the three died, the others would continue, but it was too soon to talk about that now. Ultimately, the decision to continue would respect the heirs' wishes.
Meanwhile, Mr. Chakrit Yaemnam, another close friend, said the doctors informed that the cause of death was heart-related and lack of rest. Other organs were healthy, but with three main arteries unable to function, he fainted.
Mrs. Sarinya Jintanawararak, or Maem, Ray's wife, said on the day of the incident she saw Ray watching TV but suddenly fell asleep, which was normal as he often pretended to do so. She didn’t think anything until it was time for their child to go to school; when she tried to wake him, she found him unresponsive.
Ray's body will be taken for Buddhist funeral rites at Wat Yang, Soi On Nut 23, with a seven-day mourning period and cremation on 26 August 2026. Regarding work with his friends, they will discuss further. The remaining friends will continue, but anything involving Ray will likely end, though they will talk again.