Comedian Greg Giraldo, who was hospitalized over the weekend after an accidental drug overdose , has died.
Giraldo, a trained lawyer and successful comic who was often featured on the dais at the popular Comedy Central Roast series, was discovered by a friend unresponsive in his New Jersey hotel room after failing to show at a scheduled appearance. TMZ confirmed his death citing a source close to the late comedian:
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.”
A memorial service is said to be in the works for Giraldo.
[ TMZ ]
