Stand-up comedian, Greg Giraldo, was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after collapsing in his hotel room over the weekend. Giraldo, who has discussed his struggles with drugs and alcohol, overdosed on prescription pills and is in critical, but stable, condition. Giraldo most recently served as a judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing but is also a frequent contributor to Comedy Central.
Early reports speculated the popular stand-up comedian had attempted suicide, but sources later rebuked that claim, calling the incident "accidental."
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Though apparently still in critical condition, reports today say Greg Giraldo was breathing on his own by Sunday. We wish Giraldo, as well as his friends and family, the best.
Greg Giraldo died today, aged 44. Comedians from Sarah Silverman to Patton Oswalt tweeted their RIP. The Weirding wishes our sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
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