Giraldo

"RIP Greg Giraldo" is already the top trending topic on Twitter as fans and other comedians mark his passing.

Report: Comedian Greg Giraldo dead at 44 Liz Kelly 2010

The deaths of screen legend Tony Curtis, "Titanic" star Gloria Stuart and comedian Greg Giraldo all caught your attention in a big way this week.

D.C. rain, all things Facebook and dearly departed celebrities: This week's top news tweets Katie Rogers 2010

In his introduction to Father Giraldo's book, Noam Chomsky explains that the purpose of such killings is to impose silence upon those who would speak out against repression and injustice.

Dan Kovalik: Murder of Catholic Priest in Colombia Greeted With Collective Silence Dan Kovalik 2011

For his part, Jesuit Priest Javier Giraldo, who continues to live under threats of death in Colombia, described in detail in his 1996 work, The Politics of Genocide, the murder of Catholic priests and religious in Colombia; of how, in many cases, such murders were carried out in religious fashion, with the victims hung on crosses and their sides pierced.

Dan Kovalik: Murder of Catholic Priest in Colombia Greeted With Collective Silence Dan Kovalik 2011

Comedian and Last Comic Standing judge Greg Giraldo died Wednesday following a drug overdose, TMZ reported.

Report: Greg Giraldo Dies at 44 Following Drug Overdose 2010

Stephen J. Cannell -- creator of juggernaut TV shows, from "The A-Team" to "21 Jump Street" -- has died of complications from melanoma, becoming only the latest in a series of high profile deaths this week, including actor Tony Curtis, comedian Greg Giraldo, director Arthur Penn and actress Gloria Stuart.

'A-Team' creator Stephen J. Cannell dead Liz Kelly 2010

He was acquitted of two felony charges, but was convicted of a lesser assault charge for dragging Giraldo down the hallway of their building after the alleged attack.

Disgraced Pol Avoiding Child Support For Autistic Son? Simon McCormack 2011

Giraldo, who worked as a lawyer before turning to comedy, is survived by his three children.

Report: Greg Giraldo Dies at 44 Following Drug Overdose 2010

Roger Federer asked in a news conference on Monday night after winning his first-round match against Colombia's Santiago Giraldo, lamenting how "unfortunate" it is that the surfaces at the four Grand Slams are starting to feel the same.

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Friend and fellow comedian Jim Norton posted the last picture he and Giraldo took together on his Twitter: Greg Giraldo passed away today ...

Report: Greg Giraldo Dies at 44 Following Drug Overdose 2010