Greg Giraldo in critical condition after accidental drug overdose
Comedian Greg Giraldo has been hospitalized and listed in critical condition after suffering an accidental drug overdose.
Greg Giraldo, a judge on Last Comic Standing, OD'd on prescription pills and the report says he didn't attempt to commit suicide.
'It was an accidental overdose, and he is in critical condition,â?? said a source at The Collective, the comedianâ??s management company, acording to The Post.
The accident happened on Saturday evening, during a party in the comedian's hotel room, in New Jersey, where he was performing a four-night gig at a club.
Comedian Greg Giraldo was resuscitated by the paramedics and he is still fighting for his life at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
The 44-year-old comedian, well-known for his work on the Howard Stern Show, as well as for his Comedy Central roasts is a recovering alcoholic and he often spoke about his addiction.
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