Comedian Greg Giraldo has died on Wednesday, September 29, after being hospitalized on Saturday in critical condition following an accidental drug overdose.
The judge from Last Comic Standing was rushed at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey, after he as found unresponsive after a party in his hotel room.
Greg Giraldo's death was confirmed by the producers of the NBC show Last Comic Standing :
"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," said the statement.
Well-known for his appearances on Comedy Central Roast, as well as a judge on Last Comic Standing, Greg Giraldo was great comedian and one of the most respected comics in the industry.
RIP Greg Giraldo is a trending topic on Twitter and a lot of friends and colleagues twitted about his premature death.
Greg Giraldo's official web page is asking for fans to leave notes of condolence on his Facebook page.
To remember him, we invite you to watch comedy roasts, in which Greg Giraldo appeared. RIP Greg Giraldo!