Comedian Greg Geraldo found dead

Stand-up comedians do have a reputation for being out of control types who are prone to drug and alcohol abuse. There is quite a bit of truth to this stereotype. It's sad, because they are usually such smart people. If they just managed to turn their keen eyes on their own behavior they would see the risks they are taking.

Unfortunately, their personal demons and appetites usually render them unable to do this, and they often end up dead. The latest tragic example of this syndrome is the comedian Greg Giraldo. This extremely intelligent man was found dead from a drug overdose. He was only 44.