Mitch Hedberg

Mitch Hedberg was an American comedian and he was well known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. He was born on February 24, 1968 at Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. On 25th February, 1999, he married with Canadian comedian Lynn Shawcroft.

In 1989, he started his career by playing open mic nights in southern Florida. He was well addicted to drugs. He also refers his drugs addiction during his comedy shows by saying “I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too”. He was arrested in Austin, Texas with the possession of heroin in 2003.

Mitch Hedberg was dead on March 30, 2005. His body was found from hotel room in Livingston, NJ. He had defective heart since his birth and had many heart treatments in his childhood. It was assumed that may be the heart problem caused his death but latter it was found that “multiple drug toxicity”, like cocaine and heroin “speedball”, was the real cause of his death. In Minnesota, at St. Ambrose of Woodbury Church his funeral was held.

He also worked in films. His films were ‘Los Enchiladas!’ in 1999, ‘Almost Famous’ in 2000 and ‘Lords of Dogtown’ in 2005.

He also made many TV appearances. His TV appearances includes: That ’70s Show, Premium Blend, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Home Movies, Just for Laughs in Montreal, Comedy Central Presents, Comedy Central Presents, Late Friday, Late Show with David Letterman, Saddle Rash, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Crank Yankers and Shorties Watchin’ Shorties.

taken from: puggal.com