US comedy star Stevie Ryan takes own life aged 33

A 33 year-old US comedy star Stevie Ryan has died from a suspected suicide.

The California born brunette who rose to fame via her viral comedy videos, hanged herself at her home in Los Angeles according to The LA Coroner’s Office on July 1.

Just days before her death, the actress revealed her beloved grandfather had passed away.

Posting a collage of photos to Instagram on June 26, Stevie wrote: "My dream man who I will only see in my dreams. I'll meet you in Percebo, soon. I love you my Papa."

Stevie had suffered with clinical depression, and shared on social media that she was undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment to deal with her mental health.

She also had a podcast with friend Kristen Carney called Mentally Ch(ill) in which they discussed mental health.

The last episode was published on iTunes on June 28, and heard Stevie discussing how her grandfather’s death had impacted her depression.

Fans of the star were heartbroken upon the news of her death.

One person tweeted: "Words can't express how much it's gonna suck not seeing @StevieRyan being her hilarious self on here. She's truly going to be missed."

Another wrote: "Beyond heartbroken and shaken up by the news of @StevieRyan."

And Chris Crocker of Leave Britney Alone fame tweeted: "Words cannot describe how heartbroken I am.... @StevieRyan you will always be in my heart."

Stevie rose to fame thanks to videos in which she parodied celebrities including Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.

In 2010, she was given a sketch comedy show called Stevie TV, in which she parodied celebrities.

The series ran for two seasons on VH1.

Stevie moved from Victorville, California to LA aged just 19 to pursue a career in entertainment.