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Greg Giraldo dies at age 44 of a drug overdose
Comedian Greg Giraldo has died.
He was hospitalized in New Brunswick, NJ after he overdosed on prescription pills last weekend. According to TMZ, the overdose was not a suicide attempt.
According to the source, "Greg passed away today at the hospital in New Brunswick as a result of an accidental overdose. His family was by his side."
Giraldo was widely known for his many hilarious, gut-bustingly funny celebrity roast appearances. He was also a judge on "Last Comic Standing."
Prayers for Greg and condolences to his family. And because Greg would have wanted to leave you all laughing, watch this video of one of his stand-up performances.
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VERY funny, his work will be enjoyed for decades to come. He will be sorely missed.
We've lost two of the best comedians in the world this month, Robert Schimmel and Greg Giraldo. It is a real loss.
R.I.P Greg Giraldo and my condolences to his family. He will be missed.
the roasts won't be the same with greg gone. we'll miss you.
This is horrible. One of my favorite comedians and probably the best of the newer generation. RIP, we'll miss you Greg.
omfg.. nooo 8(
This is one of the few comedians my husband and I both enjoyed. We always looked forward to him on the Comedy Central roasts. The man never failed to make us practically pee our pants or make our stomachs hurt from laughing so hard.
My condolences to his family, friends and the entire comedy world. A good one has been lost.
i didnt know greg until i watched this video,,the world has lost another great guy,,like chris farley
Comedy Central Roasts will not be the same without him. Such an amazing talent taken WAY TOO SOON! RIP Greg.
What a gonad- guy was a tool- good riddance.