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'''Mike DeStefano''' (November 29, 1966<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2011/03/08/Comedian-Mike-DeStefano-dead-at-44/UPI-57891299612845/]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659397/mike-destefano-dead.jhtml]</ref><ref>[http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/07/comedian-mike-destefano-dead-at-44/]</ref><ref>[http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/2011/03/07/2011-03-07_mike_destefano_last_comic_standing_finalist_dead_at_44_from_heart_attack.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=_vCxTfH_JsXn0QHzobSrCQ&ved=0CC8Q-AsoAjAA&q=mike+destefano+44&usg=AFQjCNHkQKHZrLHSQNqPgF2_nmF3uorBWQ]</ref> &ndash; March 6, 2011) was an [[United States|American]] [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]. He used material from his [[heroin addiction]], which began at age 15, and his recovery in brutally honest, profanity-laced routines. He also was a drug counselor to others. He had been clean for 11 years at the time of his death and was [[HIV-positive people|HIV positive]]. He died as a result of a heart attack.
'''Mike DeStefano''' (November 29, 1966<ref name="upi">{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2011/03/08/Comedian-Mike-DeStefano-dead-at-44/UPI-57891299612845/ |title=Comedian Mike DeStefano dead at 44 |date=8 March 2011 |publisher=United Press International, Inc |accessdate=31 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="mtvnews">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659397/mike-destefano-dead.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309012324/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659397/mike-destefano-dead.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 9, 2011 |title='Last Comic Standing' Finalist Mike DeStefano Dead At 44 |last1=Dinh |first1=James |date=7 March 2011 |publisher=MTV Networks |accessdate=31 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="natpost">{{cite web |url=http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/07/comedian-mike-destefano-dead-at-44/ |title=Comedian Mike DeStefano dead at 44 |last1=Baldwin |first1=Stephen |date=7 March 2011 |publisher=National Post |accessdate=31 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824221917/http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/07/comedian-mike-destefano-dead-at-44/ |archive-date=24 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="nydaily">{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/mike-destefano-comic-standing-finalist-dead-44-heart-attack-article-1.122805 |title=Mike DeStefano, 'Last Comic Standing' finalist, dead at 44 from heart attack |last1=Eadicicco |first1=Lisa |date=7 March 2011 |publisher=NYDailyNews.com |accessdate=31 October 2011}}</ref> – March 6, 2011) was an American [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]. He used material from his [[heroin addiction]], which began at age 15, and his recovery in brutally honest, profanity-laced routines. He was also a drug counselor to others.


==Career==
His first ever gig was at a ''[[Narcotics Anonymous]]'' convention in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], where DeStefano stepped before the microphone after a rained-out pool party and started ranting about drugs.<ref name="nyt">[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/arts/mike-destefano-stand-up-comedian-is-dead.html ''New York Times'': Mike DeStefano, Stand-Up Comic, Is Dead]</ref>
His first gig was in Florida, and that convinced him there was something to live for, and that he had options outside of taking his own life. His second gig was at a [[Narcotics Anonymous]] convention in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], where he stepped before the microphone after a rained-out pool party and started ranting about drugs.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news |title=Mike DeStefano, Stand-Up Comic, Is Dead |first=Dennis |last=Hevesi |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/arts/mike-destefano-stand-up-comedian-is-dead.html |newspaper=The New York Times |issn=0362-4331 |oclc=1645522 |date=8 March 2011 |page=A20 |accessdate=31 October 2011}}</ref>


A regular at clubs in New York and around the country, DeStefano gained popularity after appearing on television on [[Comedy Central]]’s ''[[Live at Gotham]]''. He also appeared on ''[[Late Night With Conan O'Brien]]'', [[Showtime]]'s ''Whiteboyz in the Hood'' and other radio and television shows, and at popular comedy festivals, most notably [[The Comedy Festival|US Comedy Arts Festival]] and Montreal's ''[[Just for Laughs]]'' festival. In 2010, he competed in the seventh season of [[NBC]]'s ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' and finished in fourth place.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name="msnbc">[http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41952871/ns/today-entertainment/ ''MSNBC'': Comedian Mike DeStefano dies]</ref> On October 9, 2010 he appeared with [[Jim Norton (comedian)|Jim Norton]], [[Rich Vos]] and [[Robert Kelly (comedian)|Robert Kelly]] in the [[Comedy Central]] stand-up special "Comics Anonymous", all 4 comedians appearing in the special were former addicts who had been clean and sober for 10 years or more. DeStefano was also an executive producer on the special, which was dedicated to their friend, comedian [[Greg Giraldo]], who had died of a drug overdose earlier that year.
A regular at clubs in New York and around the country, DeStefano gained popularity after appearing on television on [[Comedy Central]]’s ''[[Live at Gotham]]''. He also appeared on ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]'', [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]'s ''Whiteboyz in the Hood'' and other radio and television shows, and at popular comedy festivals, most notably [[The Comedy Festival|US Comedy Arts Festival]] and Montreal's ''[[Just for Laughs]]'' festival. In 2010, he competed in the seventh season of [[NBC]]'s ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' and finished in fourth place.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name='msnbc'>{{cite web |url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41952871/ns/today-entertainment/#.Tq9kIbKa9Kk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310011048/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41952871/ns/today-entertainment/#.Tq9kIbKa9Kk |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 March 2011 |title=Comedian Mike DeStefano dies |author=Today Staff and Wire |date=7 March 2011 |publisher=MSNBC Interactive |accessdate=31 October 2011}}</ref> He is the comic used in the logo for the New York based restaurant and comedy club [https://thestandnyc.com/ The Stand].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Podcast |first=The Nateland |title=The Nateland Podcast - 135: #135 Reality Shows featuring Jon Reep |url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwOTA2MjYucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMy0wMi0wODovcG9zdHMvODI0MzY5MQ |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Google Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref>


On October 9, 2010, DeStefano appeared with [[Jim Norton (American comedian)|Jim Norton]], [[Rich Vos]] and [[Robert Kelly (comedian)|Robert Kelly]] in the [[Comedy Central]] stand-up special "Comics Anonymous"; all four comedians appearing in the special were former addicts who had been clean and sober for 10 years or more. DeStefano was also an executive producer on the special, which was dedicated to their friend, comedian [[Greg Giraldo]], who had died of a [[drug overdose]] in September.
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DeStefano's death came just days before he was scheduled to perform his one-man show, "A Cherry Tree in the Bronx" in New York. He had just finished a run of shows titled "Drugs, Disease and Death: A Comedy", which was largely based on being HIV positive, his past drug addiction and his wife Fran's death several years ago after her drug addiction and affliction with [[AIDS]].<ref name="msnbc"/><ref name="people">[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20471662,00.html ''People'': Mike DeStefano Dies]</ref>

==Personal life==
DeStefano's wife, Franny, died of AIDS, which he talks about in "The Junkie and the Monk", recorded for [[The Moth]] on Jan 23, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themoth.org/stories/the-junkie-and-the-monk|title=The Junkie and the Monk|website=The Moth|access-date=Jan 14, 2018}}</ref>

==Death==
On March 6, 2011, Mike DeStefano died as a result of a heart attack. His death came hours after filming a video for funnyordie.com. DeStefano's funeral was held three days later on March 9 as well as March 10 at the Schuyler Hill Funeral Home in The Bronx.

===Unfinished projects===
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DeStefano's death came just days before he was scheduled to perform his one-man show, ''A Cherry Tree in the Bronx'', in New York. He had just finished a run of shows titled ''Drugs, Disease and Death: A Comedy'', which was largely based on being HIV positive, his past drug addiction and [http://themoth.org/posts/stories/frannys-last-ride his wife Fran's death] several years earlier after her drug addiction and affliction with [[AIDS]].<ref name="msnbc"/><ref name="people">{{cite web |url=https://people.com/celebrity/mike-destefano-dies/ |title=Mike DeStefano Dies |last1=Shira |first1=Dahvi |date=7 March 2011 |work=People |publisher=Time Inc |access-date=31 October 2011}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mikedestefano.com/ Mike DeStefano official website]
*[https://www.myspace.com/mikedestefano Mike DeStefano MySpace]
*[http://www.myspace.com/mikedestefano Mike DeStefano MySpace]
*[https://www.facebook.com/MikeDeStefanoComedy?sk=app_6009294086 Mike DeStefano Facebook]
*[http://www.facebook.com/MikeDeStefanoComedy?sk=app_6009294086 Mike DeStefano Facebook]
*[https://twitter.com/mike_destefano Mike DeStefano Twitter]
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Latest revision as of 02:59, 17 December 2024

Mike DeStefano
Birth nameMichael J. DeStefano, Jr.
Born(1966-11-29)November 29, 1966
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2011(2011-03-06) (aged 44)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Mediumstand-up
NationalityAmerican
Years active2000–2011

Mike DeStefano (November 29, 1966[1][2][3][4] – March 6, 2011) was an American stand-up comedian. He used material from his heroin addiction, which began at age 15, and his recovery in brutally honest, profanity-laced routines. He was also a drug counselor to others.

Career

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His first gig was in Florida, and that convinced him there was something to live for, and that he had options outside of taking his own life. His second gig was at a Narcotics Anonymous convention in Atlanta, Georgia, where he stepped before the microphone after a rained-out pool party and started ranting about drugs.[5]

A regular at clubs in New York and around the country, DeStefano gained popularity after appearing on television on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. He also appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Showtime's Whiteboyz in the Hood and other radio and television shows, and at popular comedy festivals, most notably US Comedy Arts Festival and Montreal's Just for Laughs festival. In 2010, he competed in the seventh season of NBC's Last Comic Standing and finished in fourth place.[5][6] He is the comic used in the logo for the New York based restaurant and comedy club The Stand.[7]

On October 9, 2010, DeStefano appeared with Jim Norton, Rich Vos and Robert Kelly in the Comedy Central stand-up special "Comics Anonymous"; all four comedians appearing in the special were former addicts who had been clean and sober for 10 years or more. DeStefano was also an executive producer on the special, which was dedicated to their friend, comedian Greg Giraldo, who had died of a drug overdose in September.

Personal life

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DeStefano's wife, Franny, died of AIDS, which he talks about in "The Junkie and the Monk", recorded for The Moth on Jan 23, 2009.[8]

Death

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On March 6, 2011, Mike DeStefano died as a result of a heart attack. His death came hours after filming a video for funnyordie.com. DeStefano's funeral was held three days later on March 9 as well as March 10 at the Schuyler Hill Funeral Home in The Bronx.

Unfinished projects

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DeStefano's death came just days before he was scheduled to perform his one-man show, A Cherry Tree in the Bronx, in New York. He had just finished a run of shows titled Drugs, Disease and Death: A Comedy, which was largely based on being HIV positive, his past drug addiction and his wife Fran's death several years earlier after her drug addiction and affliction with AIDS.[6][9]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "Comedian Mike DeStefano dead at 44". United Press International, Inc. 8 March 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  2. ^ Dinh, James (7 March 2011). "'Last Comic Standing' Finalist Mike DeStefano Dead At 44". MTV Networks. Archived from the original on March 9, 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  3. ^ Baldwin, Stephen (7 March 2011). "Comedian Mike DeStefano dead at 44". National Post. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  4. ^ Eadicicco, Lisa (7 March 2011). "Mike DeStefano, 'Last Comic Standing' finalist, dead at 44 from heart attack". NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  5. ^ a b Hevesi, Dennis (8 March 2011). "Mike DeStefano, Stand-Up Comic, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. A20. ISSN 0362-4331. OCLC 1645522. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  6. ^ a b Today Staff and Wire (7 March 2011). "Comedian Mike DeStefano dies". MSNBC Interactive. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  7. ^ Podcast, The Nateland. "The Nateland Podcast - 135: #135 Reality Shows featuring Jon Reep". Google Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  8. ^ "The Junkie and the Monk". The Moth. Retrieved Jan 14, 2018.
  9. ^ Shira, Dahvi (7 March 2011). "Mike DeStefano Dies". People. Time Inc. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
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