RIP - Greg Giraldo

[Fez Hammersticks]

He was one of the best comedians today.

Greg had been hospitalized in New Brunswick, NJ after he overdosed on prescription pills last weekend. A source said the overdose was not a suicide attempt.

Giraldo was best known for his celebrity roast appearances. He had also been a judge on "Last Comic Standing."

A source close to Greg tells us, "Greg passed away today at the hospital in New Brunswick as a result of an accidental overdose. His family was by his side."

We're told plans are being made for a public memorial service.

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[44Thrilla]

Wow, I didn't hear about this. He was pretty funny.

I don't understand how somebody accidentally overdoses? I wonder if they are just saying that.

 

[Rhal]

Damn he was one funny comedian. Roasts will not be the same without him

 

[MickZagger]

Wow, I didn't hear about this. He was pretty funny.

I don't understand how somebody accidentally overdoses? I wonder if they are just saying that.

Accidental overdose on painkillers can easily happen. The dude wanted to get as high as he could, doesn't mean dying was in his plans.

 

[44Thrilla]

Accidental overdose on painkillers can easily happen. The dude wanted to get as high as he could, doesn't mean dying was in his plans.

Yeah but isn't there a "passes out, gets taken to the hospital to get his stomach pumped and remain alive" dose? It's not like its "take 10 pills, have a great time. take 11 pills, die"

 

[MickZagger]

Yeah but isn't there a "passes out, gets taken to the hospital to get his stomach pumped and remain alive" dose? It's not like its "take 10 pills, have a great time. take 11 pills, die"

That I do not know. I've only snorted pills a couple times.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Accidental overdose on painkillers can easily happen. The dude wanted to get as high as he could, doesn't mean dying was in his plans.

This.

 

[speeds]

Didn't used to watch those roasts but GG was always a funny insult comic.

 

[NJNetz]

WOW. This is horrible. I was a real fan of GG.

 

[Run BJM]

Terrible, he was definitely one of the funnier comedians out there.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

crazy. my friend IM'd me and told me that he actually pointed out Giraldo to me about a month ago when we were grabbing lunch at a sandwhich spot. I had no idea who he was.