Stand-up comedian Greg Giraldo, host of Last Comic Standing, and a regular Comedy Central roaster, died this week of an accidental overdose at the age of 44. On September 24, the night before his death, Giraldo performed at the Stress Factory in New Brunswick, NJ, cracking jokes about Tiger Woods and drugs. TMZ has exclusive footage from his final performance you can watch. And below, you can see Jon Stewart and The Daily Show's tribute to Giraldo, in which Stewart calls him, "one of those guys you loved to run into."
Footage of Greg Giraldo's Last Performance
Comedian Greg Giraldo, 44, Died After Overdose
Comedian Greg Giraldo, one of the regular Comedy Central celebrity roasters and judge of Last Comic Standing, has died today at the age of 44. Giraldo had been hospitalized in New Brunswick, NJ after he accidentally overdosed on prescription pills last weekend. His overdose came hours after he performed at a rally to mark National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Tickle Your Funny Bone
If you think that laughter is the best medicine, then the volunteers of the New York City Free Clinic have a dose for you. This Thursday, February 23rd, the Clinic is hosting "Stand-up For Healthcare Access," an evening of stand-up comedy and dinner to raise funds for the Clinic. Performing are nine of America's top comics including Colin Quinn, Greg Giraldo (of Comedy Central), and Greg Rogell (The Aristocrats, Half-Baked). The event takes place at the Rosenthal Pavilion at the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South at 6:30 pm. All funds raised go towards providing free health care for the uninsured of New York City.
826NYC Comedy Benefit
Tomorrow night (Monday May 9th) comedian Colin Quinn (who, if you're like us, you know first from MTV's Remote Control) will headline an evening of stand-up comedy with Todd Barry, Greg Giraldo, and special guests. The evening will be hosted by the comedy duo and Saturday Night Live writers Slovin & Allen.

