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Thursday, March 31, 2005
Mitch Hedberg, March 30, 2005
(Update 12:23 PM EST) We have confirmed through two reputable sources that Mitch Hedberg died yesterday, March 30, 2005. A statement will be issued shortly by his representatives.
We are sad to report that Mitch Hedberg is dead.
We've referred to Mitch as one of the few "rock stars" of comedy. We saw him perform at a gala at Just For Laughs in 2001 and it was astonishing to see the reaction of the crowd in the theater that night. Radically different from any other response.
From our Sunday, July 22, 2001, J.F.L. update:
We met him in Montreal, just after his gala performance. He was gentle, quick to laugh, seemingly shy-- a lot like his onstage persona.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mitch early on in the magazine's history (1999?) and that interview put us on the map. For that, we'll always be grateful.
Shortly after it ran, we recieved an email from Mitch's mother, requesting a hard copy. We printed it out as best we could and sent it along with a note saying how nice her son was. She was very proud of him and she liked to collect all of his clippings.
To this day, it is one of our most-hit files. We declared, to anyone who would listen, that, more than any comedian who was out there working, Mitch Hedberg inspired an internet buzz, a fan reaction, a loyalty like no other. His fans, owing to their average age or sensibilities perhaps, made him the first comedian to become a WWW star as well as a television and live performance star. We could tell that he was appearing somewhere when the number of hits on that file spiked.
He was one of our favorites here. Our hearts go out to his friends, his family and his loved ones.
We are sad to report that Mitch Hedberg is dead.
We've referred to Mitch as one of the few "rock stars" of comedy. We saw him perform at a gala at Just For Laughs in 2001 and it was astonishing to see the reaction of the crowd in the theater that night. Radically different from any other response.
From our Sunday, July 22, 2001, J.F.L. update:
The highlight, though, was seeing Hedberg live. It was like seeing a rock star. The response was tremendous and he was forced to step on the laughter to get all the material in. It was frenzied. To top it all off, he's a nice guy.We never did get to see him do an extended set. Our schedules never worked out. We made a half-assed attempt to get one of us (the male half) on the bill when he and Stephen Lynch came to Philly to perform at the Tower Theater late last year, but it never worked out.
We met him in Montreal, just after his gala performance. He was gentle, quick to laugh, seemingly shy-- a lot like his onstage persona.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mitch early on in the magazine's history (1999?) and that interview put us on the map. For that, we'll always be grateful.
Shortly after it ran, we recieved an email from Mitch's mother, requesting a hard copy. We printed it out as best we could and sent it along with a note saying how nice her son was. She was very proud of him and she liked to collect all of his clippings.
To this day, it is one of our most-hit files. We declared, to anyone who would listen, that, more than any comedian who was out there working, Mitch Hedberg inspired an internet buzz, a fan reaction, a loyalty like no other. His fans, owing to their average age or sensibilities perhaps, made him the first comedian to become a WWW star as well as a television and live performance star. We could tell that he was appearing somewhere when the number of hits on that file spiked.
He was one of our favorites here. Our hearts go out to his friends, his family and his loved ones.
Comments (Note: Comments do not necessarily reflect the opinion of SHECKYmagazine.com):
No, its not a joke. He was found dead in his hotel room last night. It has been confirmed. Howard Stern Show has been talking about it all morning as he was just there a few days ago. Very sad.
# posted by 
: 9:50 AM, March 31, 2005
: 9:50 AM, March 31, 2005
It's no joke. I'm at a loss for words. Two nights ago my friends and I had a Mitch-a-thon in Pennsauken. We were all siked to go see him again this year. We've lost a very unique perspective of the world.
-Shakir Ali
-Shakir Ali
# posted by : 10:02 AM, March 31, 2005
: 10:02 AM, March 31, 2005
Please, no jokes at this time.
We apologize for our less mature readers.
Note to parents: Try to keep a handle on your child's internet use.
This is no time for levity.
We apologize for our less mature readers.
Note to parents: Try to keep a handle on your child's internet use.
This is no time for levity.
Why is there no news story anywhere about this? If it happened last night, some journalist somewhere would've already written a story on it and it would be online. This has to be a joke. (I realize that Howard Stern is talking about it, but come on. This is the same guy who thought his own dead baby's corpse was a funny joke.)
# posted by : 10:36 AM, March 31, 2005
: 10:36 AM, March 31, 2005
Why is there no news story anywhere about this? If it happened last night, some journalist somewhere would've already written a story on it and it would be online. This has to be a joke. (I realize that Howard Stern is talking about it, but come on. This is the same guy who thought his own dead baby's corpse was a funny joke.)
Do we have any sort of confermation that this is actually true? Some places say yes, some say no. His Baltimore show tonight hasn't been cancelled yet, and the club in Baltimore has no confermation either. I have heard he was sick the last 3 day's. I hope to god if this is true that he isn't another genius to lose their life due to drug addiction. If this is true all I can say is god bless Mitch, you will be missed. :(
# posted by : 10:42 AM, March 31, 2005
: 10:42 AM, March 31, 2005
What was the dead baby joke???
Also i am hearing it from too many dif sources now (shecky, stern, lettermans research people) to believe its a joke. :( i will miss him but hopefully it will be a wakeup call to any other jackass using drugs.
Also i am hearing it from too many dif sources now (shecky, stern, lettermans research people) to believe its a joke. :( i will miss him but hopefully it will be a wakeup call to any other jackass using drugs.
"hopefully it will be a wakeup call to any other jackass using drugs."
Let's confirm the cause of death before assuming he OD'd.
Let's confirm the cause of death before assuming he OD'd.
# posted by : 10:54 AM, March 31, 2005
: 10:54 AM, March 31, 2005
Hedberg's website says is was updated this morning, and there's nothing on there about him dying. There's nothing on Google news, either. I don't know what to believe.
Hedberg's website says is was updated this morning, and there's nothing on there about him dying. There's nothing on Google news, either. I don't know what to believe.
If this be the case and if it be from overdose...what a horrific waste of genius..
How many others ? What's it going to take ?
Belushi...Farley...the countless numbers in paupers graves ?
go on Mitch..take your place amoungst the masses
How many others ? What's it going to take ?
Belushi...Farley...the countless numbers in paupers graves ?
go on Mitch..take your place amoungst the masses
I'm stunned... This is such a shame. He was a gifted writer with a unique presence. Life is a more fragile gift than we choose to accept. Let the ones in your life know you love them... it's never too soon.
- Glen C.
- Glen C.
# posted by : 11:26 AM, March 31, 2005
: 11:26 AM, March 31, 2005
Someone just sent me this...
Mitch Hedberg death rumor travels around world
March 31st, 2005 Posted: 8:23 AM EDT (1223 GMT)
NEW YORK, New York (CNN) -- A radio station joked that “rock star comic” Mitch Hedberg died of a drug overdose Wednesday night, setting off an international flurry of rumors.
Popular shock jock Howard Stern said Hedberg, 37, died last night at his hotel.
Internet blog sites began flooding with expressions of shock and remorse from people who had heard the rock radio station joking around that Hedberg had died. However, Hedberg is scheduled to perform at The Improv Thursday night in Baltimore, MD. Police in Baltimore and New York had not heard any reports of such an incident.
The rumor, most likely fueled by the Internet and e-mails, traveled overseas to Moscow, where CNN's bureau there -- and many television stations in Australia -- called CNN's Atlanta headquarters to find out if the reports were accurate.
http://edition.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/Comedy/03/31/hedberg.rumor/
Mitch Hedberg death rumor travels around world
March 31st, 2005 Posted: 8:23 AM EDT (1223 GMT)
NEW YORK, New York (CNN) -- A radio station joked that “rock star comic” Mitch Hedberg died of a drug overdose Wednesday night, setting off an international flurry of rumors.
Popular shock jock Howard Stern said Hedberg, 37, died last night at his hotel.
Internet blog sites began flooding with expressions of shock and remorse from people who had heard the rock radio station joking around that Hedberg had died. However, Hedberg is scheduled to perform at The Improv Thursday night in Baltimore, MD. Police in Baltimore and New York had not heard any reports of such an incident.
The rumor, most likely fueled by the Internet and e-mails, traveled overseas to Moscow, where CNN's bureau there -- and many television stations in Australia -- called CNN's Atlanta headquarters to find out if the reports were accurate.
http://edition.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/Comedy/03/31/hedberg.rumor/
# posted by : 11:26 AM, March 31, 2005
: 11:26 AM, March 31, 2005
uhh, someone just call the comedy club to see if the show's still on. it's march 31, people. think aboutttt it.
# posted by : 11:58 AM, March 31, 2005
: 11:58 AM, March 31, 2005
I work for a comedy club in VA where Mitch no-showed on his entire gig last week. We were all miffed about it. Arriving at work this morning, I was completely mortified to learn that Mitch had passed late last night. We got the word at 2AM. I am so sorry.
# posted by : 11:58 AM, March 31, 2005
: 11:58 AM, March 31, 2005
Its official. In talking with Mitch's booking agent, he confirmed Mitch did pass away. Its not in the Baltimore papers because he passed in NJ not Maryland. God Bless and my heart goes out to his widow and family.
# posted by : 12:18 PM, March 31, 2005
: 12:18 PM, March 31, 2005
Apparently the booking agent doesn't do un-booking very well then.
# posted by : 12:41 PM, March 31, 2005
: 12:41 PM, March 31, 2005
I called the Baltimore Improve. While everything right now is still officially just a rumor they said they're are releasing a statement a 2:00 this afternoon. And for the record I typed out the phonetic spelling of "sike" as per my P-Town colloquialism. Besides the other way has way to many letters.
# posted by : 12:43 PM, March 31, 2005
: 12:43 PM, March 31, 2005
Just read about Mitch...fuck. I saw him perform this past year in Montreal at Club Soda. I did my set and then sat in the green room with everyone else and watched him up on a monitor as he performed on stage. The timing, the craft, the gift he had; we sat and listened and took it in. The laughter from the crowd spilled through the door of the green room. I remember saying, "Boys, this is the closest we'll ever get to seeing Bird." It hurts that our
business lost such an amazing comic. Just like Charlie Parker-- gone way to soon... fuck.
Joe Starr
business lost such an amazing comic. Just like Charlie Parker-- gone way to soon... fuck.
Joe Starr
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Hedberg
"He is rumored to have died of a drug overdose on the evening of March 30th, 2005. His death was announced by Howard Stern on his morning talk show, but it is likely a hoax."
"He is rumored to have died of a drug overdose on the evening of March 30th, 2005. His death was announced by Howard Stern on his morning talk show, but it is likely a hoax."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Hedberg
"He is rumored to have died of a drug overdose on the evening of March 30th, 2005. His death was announced by Howard Stern on his morning talk show, but it is likely a hoax."
"He is rumored to have died of a drug overdose on the evening of March 30th, 2005. His death was announced by Howard Stern on his morning talk show, but it is likely a hoax."
I called the Improv in Baltimore and they said all of his shows were cancelled and full refunds were being given out. The person on the phone said that it was true that he had passed away. I was supposed to see him in Richmond last week and he wasnt there for the shows due to being sick. Serious bum out. One Love Mitch!
# posted by : 2:33 PM, March 31, 2005
: 2:33 PM, March 31, 2005
I purchased tickets for Saturday in Baltimore - the Improv indicated they will be refunding.
He makes me laugh out loud, like few other comedians can. He will be missed.
(Jeff Q., Odenton, MD)
He makes me laugh out loud, like few other comedians can. He will be missed.
(Jeff Q., Odenton, MD)
# posted by : 2:45 PM, March 31, 2005
: 2:45 PM, March 31, 2005
mitch hedberg will be missed so much. he was a genuis of comedy
# posted by : 2:54 PM, March 31, 2005
: 2:54 PM, March 31, 2005
Horrible news. Mitch was a great comedic mind and he will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
I also work at a comedy club in Va. It is true. Lots of places will be reporting it on Friday, but today it got overshadowed with the whole Terri Schaivo case. It is absolutely true and very tragic. It is so sad to look at his old headshots and see a happy face trying to camouflage tormented eyes. Anyone who's seen him recently(or had tix to see his shows which ended up being cancelled) knows he's been on a slippery slope. I cannot imagine the grief his mother, wife and sister are going through right now and will be dealing with from now on. Death from drugs is like death from suicide...it is a cold, desperate attempt at escapism. Please think before you act. The people you leave behind are forever changed, and all life is priceless. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. How many more have to die? Take care of the ones you love.
# posted by : 12:52 AM, April 01, 2005
: 12:52 AM, April 01, 2005
I still haven't seen any published stories with the details of Mitch's untimely death. He was one funny dude and I'll definitely miss him.
Beluchi, Candy, Farley, Hicks, and now Mitch Hedberg. :( When will the needless deaths cease!?!
# posted by : 2:11 PM, April 01, 2005
: 2:11 PM, April 01, 2005
Unfortunately it's not a joke. Mitch's death is truly a tragedy. He had a real gift for comedy. Sincerest condolences to his wife and family.
# posted by : 3:53 PM, April 01, 2005
: 3:53 PM, April 01, 2005
Unfortunately it's not a joke. Mitch's death is truly a tragedy. I've seen him perform live and he had a real gift for comedy. Sincerest condolences to his wife and family. He will be greatly missed by the comedy world.
# posted by : 3:54 PM, April 01, 2005
: 3:54 PM, April 01, 2005
Deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. He was by far my favorite comedian, and he seemed like a really nice guy, too. The world of comedy is in deep mourning right now.
Keep them laughing up there, Mitch, and reserve me a room at The QuadrupleTree.
R.I.P.
Keep them laughing up there, Mitch, and reserve me a room at The QuadrupleTree.
R.I.P.
# posted by : 4:50 PM, April 01, 2005
: 4:50 PM, April 01, 2005
I met Mitch and his wife Lynn at the Tampa Improv about 3 yrs ago. My friend Roy is the MC for the Improv so he knew Mitch personally. Its so sad to hear that such an interesting, talented person is gone. He will be missed. His show was still one of, if not the best, stand up routine I have ever seen. So original. He was unlike an comedian I have ever seen. First Hunter now Mitch. What's going on? This world needs more people like them. This year is really getting off to a shitty start.
# posted by : 5:09 PM, April 01, 2005
: 5:09 PM, April 01, 2005
It is a cryin shame that he had to go out like this and so soon. it brakes my heart to see such a great mind fall to the power of drugs.
# posted by : 6:01 PM, April 01, 2005
: 6:01 PM, April 01, 2005
I'm also way sad to hear the news about Mitch Hedberg...I too saw him perform live back in 2003 in South Florida & he was hilarious beyond words! My sister & I had tears coming out of our eyes the entire time...we were laughing so hard! I feel sorry for the people who weren't fans & never "got it"...because it was truly something worth "getting"! I was definitely a huge fan & would frequent his website often to see what his tour dates were, or just to look around, etc. We love you Mitch & we wish you were still here!!! =0(
# posted by : 6:44 PM, April 01, 2005
: 6:44 PM, April 01, 2005
We saw him with Stephen Lynch at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco in..., was it September? I thought he was fabulous. Bright, intelligent &, of course, funny. We have lost a genius.
# posted by : 7:20 PM, April 01, 2005
: 7:20 PM, April 01, 2005
When I talked to Mitch after a show and asked him what he wanted to drink a few years ago in Massachusetts, his request was a bottle of Ketel One vodka. Whether or not that was his favorite, I don't know.
# posted by : 8:54 PM, April 01, 2005
: 8:54 PM, April 01, 2005
Genius? no. Funny guy? yes. I think Mitch would agree, let's not get too carried away here.
# posted by : 9:36 PM, April 01, 2005
: 9:36 PM, April 01, 2005
It's in fact very true. Comedy Central just played his special and at the end had his date of birth and death. It was a clip of Mitch saying "I love you guys" and under the dates they wrote "We loved you, too."
So tragic. He will forever be one of my favorite comedians.
So tragic. He will forever be one of my favorite comedians.
# posted by : 9:38 PM, April 01, 2005
: 9:38 PM, April 01, 2005
Do you people not watch CSI, CSI NY, CSI Miami, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, the other TWO Law and Order shows, plus JAG, NYPD Blue and NCIS?
Wait until they determine a cause of death before deciding that drugs did him in. For all we know it was a mosquito, heart attack, low blood sugar, bad clams...
Wait until they determine a cause of death before deciding that drugs did him in. For all we know it was a mosquito, heart attack, low blood sugar, bad clams...
# posted by : 9:53 PM, April 01, 2005
: 9:53 PM, April 01, 2005
After seeing Mitch on the Comedy Channel one time, I would always stop what I'm doing, call my friends and tell them to watch. That happened tonight when I saw the Comedy Channel playing a clip. I thought it was a preview of the next segment....just as I was getting ready to yell out to my roommate to come watch, I see two dates below the clip...his birthyear and 2005. "Damn!" was all I could say.
# posted by : 9:56 PM, April 01, 2005
: 9:56 PM, April 01, 2005
If anyone saw him in the past few months, you could tell that something was wrong. I saw him in Cleveland last month, and if was a very sad show - he was on something, and it showed more than in most of his shows. I wish I could say I didn't see it coming, but it's still terribly tragic.
# posted by : 10:11 PM, April 01, 2005
: 10:11 PM, April 01, 2005
An article from Mitch's home state of MN: http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5323039.html
It states that Mitch died of a heart attack. His mother also says that he was born with a heart defect. Whether drugs played a role or not, it was a terrible loss for fans. I was listening to his "Strategic Grill Locations" CD on the road today. Mitch was a unique voice in the entertainment world, I wish it had been an April Fool. We'll miss you, Mitch...
-TC
*Here is Google's cached copy of the above article, in case the site asks you to register before viewing:
http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:2c7iYa_ZQrgJ:www.startribune.com/stories/462/5323039.html+mitch+hedberg+death&hl=en
It states that Mitch died of a heart attack. His mother also says that he was born with a heart defect. Whether drugs played a role or not, it was a terrible loss for fans. I was listening to his "Strategic Grill Locations" CD on the road today. Mitch was a unique voice in the entertainment world, I wish it had been an April Fool. We'll miss you, Mitch...
-TC
*Here is Google's cached copy of the above article, in case the site asks you to register before viewing:
http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:2c7iYa_ZQrgJ:www.startribune.com/stories/462/5323039.html+mitch+hedberg+death&hl=en
# posted by : 10:13 PM, April 01, 2005
: 10:13 PM, April 01, 2005
It's April Fool's day and just happened to tune int CC after work. Another "eager comedian" came on and I went about my business catching glimpses of Hedberg's routine."Jeez, why's this guy mumbling" I thought, so I sat down to pay more attention. In sea of parroting wanabee standups this guy was truly a breath of fresh air, unique and on point. I truly looked forward to enjoying his success. When the the CC end-credits roled and paused a pic of Hedberg with the "1968-2005" caption underneath I thought "You've got to be s!@&%& me!"
# posted by : 10:20 PM, April 01, 2005
: 10:20 PM, April 01, 2005
I too just realized Mitch died when I watched the CC presentation. I never saw him live but he was always one of my very favorite stand ups. I'm stunned that his death has had an emotional effect on me.
# posted by : 10:32 PM, April 01, 2005
: 10:32 PM, April 01, 2005
Attention: Person who is posting insensitive messages
Please stop posting them.
Mitch's parents have lost their only son.
Mitch's wife has lost her husband.
His sisters have lost their brother.
And some of us have lost a friend.
And a lot of us who didn't know him have lost someone who we wished was our friend.
Thanks, in advance, for stopping.
Brian McKim & Traci Skene
SHECKYmagazine.com
Please stop posting them.
Mitch's parents have lost their only son.
Mitch's wife has lost her husband.
His sisters have lost their brother.
And some of us have lost a friend.
And a lot of us who didn't know him have lost someone who we wished was our friend.
Thanks, in advance, for stopping.
Brian McKim & Traci Skene
SHECKYmagazine.com
This is my last post: anyone who does too many drugs makes that decision on their own. If they die from that decision it is of their own making. I feel bad for his girlfriend and his family, but when you die you die, you die, that is it, that must have been what his choice was; he should have thought more about his family before treating them in such a poor manner. Thanks.
# posted by : 11:07 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:07 PM, April 01, 2005
I too saw the Comedy Central Presents and sat in a stunned silence at the end of the show. I was amazed at the incredible effect it has had on me. It's like I'm walking in a daze.
# posted by : 11:23 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:23 PM, April 01, 2005
I heard many things. Was it a heart attack, or did he overdose?
# posted by : 11:27 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:27 PM, April 01, 2005
Dear "This is my last post,"
We all make bad decisions, from driving too fast in the rain, to crossing the street without adequately judging the speed of an oncoming car, to having too many drinks, to smoking, to staying up too late, not getting enough sleep and getting the flu, to not getting a flu shot, to riding in a car with a friend who is simply a bad driver, to having unprotected sex, to mowing the lawn barefoot...
And part of the problem with drugs is that they impair our judgement, so we don't see that we're making bigger and bigger mistakes.
And nobody deserves to die, especially those whose judgement is clouded by chemicals.
I don't know what Mitch died of, but even if it resulted from drug abuse, that doesn't mean he deserved it.
Throw stones, if you're without sin. But please do it elsewhere.
-Shaun
We all make bad decisions, from driving too fast in the rain, to crossing the street without adequately judging the speed of an oncoming car, to having too many drinks, to smoking, to staying up too late, not getting enough sleep and getting the flu, to not getting a flu shot, to riding in a car with a friend who is simply a bad driver, to having unprotected sex, to mowing the lawn barefoot...
And part of the problem with drugs is that they impair our judgement, so we don't see that we're making bigger and bigger mistakes.
And nobody deserves to die, especially those whose judgement is clouded by chemicals.
I don't know what Mitch died of, but even if it resulted from drug abuse, that doesn't mean he deserved it.
Throw stones, if you're without sin. But please do it elsewhere.
-Shaun
# posted by : 11:37 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:37 PM, April 01, 2005
True, drugs do impair judgement,but it is the person whose judgement is being impaired that made the decision in the first place before their judgement was impaired. People do make bad decisions, but they need to take responsibility for them and not cop out. Suicide is easy, life is hard; why not mourn those who make an attempt at life, rather than giving up?
# posted by : 11:49 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:49 PM, April 01, 2005
And part of the problem with drugs is that they impair "our" judgement, so we don't see that "we're" making bigger and bigger mistakes.
Exactly my point. Your mistakes are getting bigger and bigger.
Exactly my point. Your mistakes are getting bigger and bigger.
# posted by : 11:57 PM, April 01, 2005
: 11:57 PM, April 01, 2005
Why not mourn everyone who dies, and not make artificial distinctions as to who is to blame for what percent of their own mortality? I've met people who say that we shouldn't pay for providing health care to smokers since they 'chose' to be unhealthy. That's nuts.
Most people who die from drug overdoses (and note that I have no idea how Mitch died; this is a general comment in response to someone else's) did not consciously opt to commit suicide.
And those who choose suicide are not in their right mind.
We should not say that someone who suffers from severe depression deserves to die because he or she 'chose' it.
Nobody's perfect. Let's not blame the victim of a problem simply because the victim is not 100% blameless. We all have made decisions which could have resulted in our death. And we're all lucky that they haven't.
I sign my name,
Shaun Eli
Most people who die from drug overdoses (and note that I have no idea how Mitch died; this is a general comment in response to someone else's) did not consciously opt to commit suicide.
And those who choose suicide are not in their right mind.
We should not say that someone who suffers from severe depression deserves to die because he or she 'chose' it.
Nobody's perfect. Let's not blame the victim of a problem simply because the victim is not 100% blameless. We all have made decisions which could have resulted in our death. And we're all lucky that they haven't.
I sign my name,
Shaun Eli
# posted by : 1:04 AM, April 02, 2005
: 1:04 AM, April 02, 2005
Im stunned and saddened by the news of Mitch's death. My heart goes out to his family and freinds for the loss of a great and funny man.
# posted by : 1:04 AM, April 02, 2005
: 1:04 AM, April 02, 2005
My friends and family always joked that I was Mitch's "#one fan". I was absolutely devastated on Thursday morning when I heard the news of his death. I haven't cried like this since Kurt Cobain died. The difference is, Mitch was more real to me. I just saw him live for the second time a few months ago. It will take me a while to get over this. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you, Mitch. We all love you.
# posted by : 1:52 AM, April 02, 2005
: 1:52 AM, April 02, 2005
The paradoxical relationship that many of our favorite comedians fall into with drugs is a deadly catch 22 in that while the drugs are an inspiration behind so much of their comedy and personality, it is also the eventual cause of their demise. After realizing this, it may give you a different perspective on drug addiction and help you to empathize with the death of such a great man.
# posted by : 2:53 AM, April 02, 2005
: 2:53 AM, April 02, 2005
I think Mitich was one of the best comics of our time. I just recently got into his comedy, thanks to XM radio, and for my birthday my wife got me both his CDs. My birhtday was Wednesday, March 30th. The night he passed away I was laughing my ass off to his jokes, many of which i was hearing for the first time, I pray that God will be with his family during these hard times.
# posted by : 3:19 AM, April 02, 2005
: 3:19 AM, April 02, 2005
Andy Kaufman didn't do drugs, and he died at 33. God if real is vicious. Sure Heroin kills, but so does life.
I used to waitress at a comedy club in New Brunswick, NJ which is where I first saw Mitch. Not only was he funny, but he was a really sweet guy. Since I'm only 25, I don't remember Andy Kauffman, but I think that I've met the comparitive comic genius of my generation.
And for all of you leaving nasty comments, grow up. OK, so maybe you didnt get him, but he was more talented than you and had the balls to go up in front of people and be genually funny without conforming to the main-stream opinion of what you may think is funny. He held to what he believed was truely good no matter what. So if you didn't get him, let him rest in peace. You wont miss him. But let those of us who appreciated him mourne for someone we respected.
I'll miss you Mitch.
And for all of you leaving nasty comments, grow up. OK, so maybe you didnt get him, but he was more talented than you and had the balls to go up in front of people and be genually funny without conforming to the main-stream opinion of what you may think is funny. He held to what he believed was truely good no matter what. So if you didn't get him, let him rest in peace. You wont miss him. But let those of us who appreciated him mourne for someone we respected.
I'll miss you Mitch.
# posted by : 4:02 PM, April 02, 2005
: 4:02 PM, April 02, 2005
iv allways wonted to meat hem hes one of my favret comedians and one of my biggest idols whene i first herd that he was dead i thot it was a joke but when i sow the letter mithc's parents posted i was deeply saden that i culdent see my favorit comedian poform live
# posted by : 1:43 AM, April 03, 2005
: 1:43 AM, April 03, 2005
I'm stunned and saddened by the news of Mitch Hedberg's death. I regret that I never got to see him live. He was a comedians' comedian. His act was so gentle and positive, yet so intensely funny... a complete pleasure to hear. He really left his mark, both professionally and as a human being, for those like me who knew him through his website. He will be missed.
I miss him already.
I miss him already.
Mitch's next performance will be in Nirvana - if indeed there is such a place.
Mitch and I spent our "worst Christmas ever" watching JFK and Bugsy at a theater in Bellevue, Washington -- 1991. Our Christmas dinner ended up being 7-11 hot dogs. Uggh! I also witnessed a "bump" from a scheduled Letterman appearance when Pierce Brosnan went an extra segment -- NY, Dec 1997. My prayers are for your wife, family, and your closest friends, Mitch. Keep them laughing on the other side.
Mitch and I spent our "worst Christmas ever" watching JFK and Bugsy at a theater in Bellevue, Washington -- 1991. Our Christmas dinner ended up being 7-11 hot dogs. Uggh! I also witnessed a "bump" from a scheduled Letterman appearance when Pierce Brosnan went an extra segment -- NY, Dec 1997. My prayers are for your wife, family, and your closest friends, Mitch. Keep them laughing on the other side.
# posted by : 3:46 PM, April 04, 2005
: 3:46 PM, April 04, 2005
This is really sad. Mitch Hedberg inspired my friend and I to start a blog a couple years ago. He will be missed.