Comedian Greg Giraldo Dies Following Overdose
Posted on Sep 29, 2010 @ 03:00PM
Comedian Greg Giraldo has passed away at the age of 44, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The Last Comic Standing judge had been hospitalized in critical condition following an accidental prescription drug overdose over the weekend.
Giraldo had been discovered unconscious in a New Jersey hotel room on Saturday and taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
The comedian was perhaps best known for being the top roaster on the Comedy Central roasts. He had roasted such celebrities as Larry The Cable Guy, Bob Saget, William Shatner, Flavor Flav and Pamela Anderson.
A rep for the comedian has not yet issued a statement on his passing.
A spokesperson for NBC released the following statement to RadarOnline.com: "Greg was one of the most talented comedians of our time. He was truly brilliant. His work will surely continue to influence and inspire us. We will miss our friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
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he was super fun, had incredible insight about what was funny and what was not. i thought he was amazing... i am very very sad to hear the news, my heart goes out to his family and friends..... sorry......
Posted Thu, 09/30/2010 - 7:13am
Extremely funny guy.......Tell Tim Conway hello for us......your talent will be missed.
Posted Thu, 09/30/2010 - 12:23am
No one of authority has stated he overdosed on prescription drugs because he had an ongoing HABIT. Sheesh. Don't be so stupid and so mean.
Posted Thu, 09/30/2010 - 12:18am
This is tragic. He was the funniest comedian I can think of (maybe tied with Lisa Lampanelli). Condolences to his loved ones. Substance abuse is a terrible thing, so hard to overcome. RIP funny man.
Posted Wed, 09/29/2010 - 10:01pm
Boy oh boy, you really jumped to a conclusion here. Who said he had a drug prob? It's so common that fools just assume this crap.
Posted Thu, 09/30/2010 - 12:16am
holy crap. sad.
Posted Wed, 09/29/2010 - 9:12pm
RIP Greg IMO you are the funniest roaster.
Posted Wed, 09/29/2010 - 7:55pm
What the heck did he take?!
Posted Wed, 09/29/2010 - 7:28pm
Do ya hear that, Lindsay?!
Posted Wed, 09/29/2010 - 6:24pm