Moreno was in a hospital ICU when he died, his agent, Mark Scroggs, confirmed to TMZ.
No cause of death was given, although he had been battling pneumonia and receiving dialysis.
He also was on the talk showLopez Tonight.
Rudy MorenoMichael S. Schwartz/Getty Images
Tributes to Moreno were posted online by his friends:
I am devastated.
I am gutted today.
One of my favorite people in this world has passed away.
The Godfather of comedy is gone.Rudy Moreno has left the world!
He was not only a great comedian, he was an even better friend.I will honor your name forever!
I love you Rudy!pic.twitter.com/DpfnT8RgXE
My heart is truly broken.
