Greg Giraldo Dead at 44

[Taurothar]

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/09/29/greg-giraldo-comedian-dead-at-44/

by Kate Ward
Categories: News

Comedian Greg Giraldo — well-known for his work on such programs as Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil, several Comedy Central roasts and NBC’s Last Comic Standing–has passed away. Both Comedy Central and NBC confirmed the comedian died Tuesday in a New Brunswick, N.J., hospital, five days after being hospitalized for a prescription pill overdose.

This afternoon, Comedy Central released the following statement: “The tragic news of Greg’s passing hits us very, very hard. Greg has been a close member of the Comedy Central family for years, injecting his energy and wicked sense of humor into countless projects. The comedy community lost a brother today. Our thoughts are with his family.” Giraldo appeared as a judge during the seventh season of Last Comic Standing, and this afternoon, the producers of that program also released a statement: “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. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

RIP you funny bastard.

 

[Halifirien]

I follow WAY too many comedians on Twitter, because his death made my feed look like a trending topic. Sorry to hear about it. The guy was funny as hell.

 

[Stevedizzle]

Wow. I always liked Greg Giraldo. The Comedy Central Roasts won't ever be the same without him ;(

 

[Georgebobbilly]

I guess it's pretty bad that my first thought was "yay no more having to fast forward through his part at roasts". I was never a fan of his.

 

[Tok]

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this sucks asss =[[