Matso's Monster Island: R.I.P. Mitch Hedberg :\

3.31.2005

R.I.P. Mitch Hedberg :\

"Hey Brian, do you know anyone who has AIDS? No?...Cool. "

Took me by complete surprise. My friend Joey text'd me after class. Called my mom, she looked into it. She e-mailed me during a meeting I had (I have e-mail on my cell) to tell me he passed away in NJ and I just muttered "fuck!" to myself. Came back to the apartment, checked Google News, and it was true.

One Track from his 1st comedy CD: Classic

He wasn't the most known comedian, but those who know comedy know him. If it comes out that overdosing was the cause, I wouldn't be surprised. I saw him last summer in West Palm Beach for a late show. Whether he was under the influence of pills or drunk is beyond me. He still was extremely funny though. Its rare that I purchase CDs, and I have both of his comedy CDs. I was fortunate enough to buy his first CD from his wife the first time I saw him live (props to my mom for coming with me to that show so I could get it). Whatever the case, besides 1980's Eddie Murphy, Mitch was my favorite comedian hands down.

I'm listening to his CDs right now just to try and laugh. Too many people dying lately, and the Pope's is imminent. Let alone soldiers in sand countries. I won't spout my propaganda so I'll end it off.