He was about to act and make people laugh in his final moments when he died behind the wheel. The gossip website has learned.

Sources close to the late actor tell us that he was supposed to film for "Call Me Kat" on Monday morning, but he didn't show up until more than an hour after his call time.

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Our sources tell us that there was a scramble to find him, and that the cast and crew found out he had been involved in a car accident.

The story was broken by the gossip website. After crashing his car into a building in Hollywood, investigators think he had a medical emergency.

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Sources close to the actor tell us that he was so concerned about his health that he had an appointment with a doctor.

That was supposed to happen in a few days.

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It's not clear if that appointment would have found any underlying health issues, but investigators think he suffered a heart attack while driving.

Mayim wrote a sweet tribute to the actor, saying that they broke the mold when they made him. He was a mentor to many people. It's unimaginable that he's gone. You are well, sweet friend.

The production of the show has been put on hold.