Mitch Hedberg pokes fun at the absurdity of getting a receipt for buying a donut. ... [PHOTO, VIDEO] By Howard Koplowitz Published 04/29/14 AT 11:24 AM EDT.

Some comics are drawn to rock ‘n’ roll like Paris Hilton to a flashbulb. The late Sam Kinison covered The Troggs’ “Wild Thing” at the height of his inebriated powers during the ’80s.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 marked the 48th birthday of late comedian, Mitch Hedberg who died of a heroine and cocaine overdose in 2005 at the age of 37. Reddit user, Rexella, uploaded a photo of a ...

Mitch Hedberg backstage in 2004. Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images. Today marks the seventh anniversary of the death of Mitch Hedberg, the brilliant comedian once hailed as the next Jerry Seinfeld ...

Mitch Hedberg, who died in 2005 at age 37, would have turned 48 Wednesday. One fan paid tribute to the late comedian by placing a single doughnut on his grave marker — along with a receipt, of ...

Mitch Hedberg was one of a kind, no one quite wrote jokes like he did and here are some of his very best jokes. Mitch Hedberg was truly one of a kind and it's hard to believe he's been gone for ...

Mitch Hedberg was truly one of a kind and it's hard to believe he's been gone for two decades. His nonchalant delivery of his unconventional jokes left us all rolling in the aisles and even though ...

Known for his absurdist, one-liner-style delivery, Hedberg was revered by fans and fellow comics alike. He made 10 appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman and has three stand-up albums ...

Mitch Hedberg, who died 20 years ago on March 30, 2005, is remembered by Jeff Siegel, director of a documentary movie about the late comedian.

EXCLUSIVE: The life of comedian Mitch Hedberg, master of the one-liner and a talent beloved by fellow comics, will be the focus of an upcoming documentary from 222-2222 Films. The company ...

Mitch Hedberg Photo by Chard Hogan. Hedberg appeared 10 times on The Late Show with David Letterman and multiple times on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Twenty years ago, the comedy world was stunned by the death of beloved performer Mitch Hedberg, who was still on the rise not long after having released what would become his best-selling album. Known ...