[cgk]

If a white comedian died who didn't live an exemplary life "role model" wouldn't even enter into the discussion. .....we'd just all be talking about his talent.

Mitch Hedberg died this year... his lifestyle included drug and alcohol abuse. No role model discussions there, and the talk about the "next Seinfeld" was quickly forgotten.

[Mr. Mojo]

John Belushi too. Anyone lament the fact that he wasn't a "good role model" when he OD'd? Nope. We simply recognized him for his talent.