Greg Giraldo has died of an accidental overdose on Wednesday. Giraldo was known for his work on Comedy Central and also “Last Comic Standing” on NBC.
Comedy Central has issued 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.”
NBC’s Last Comic Standing issued the following 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 Greg!