John Pinette

John Pinette

Date of birth: 23-03-1964
Date of death: 05-04-2014

John Pinette in rehab

US comic 'hooked on prescription drugs'

American comic John Pinette has reportedly checked into rehab after becoming addicted to prescription medication.

The comic, known for his endless supply of jokes about his own weight, cancelled his shows at the weekend and has cleared his diary into next month.

He tweeted: ‘Thanks to everyone for your concern and well wishes.. Want to apologize for having missed shows last weekend, but I hope you understand!’

Gossip website TMZ reported that the 49-year-old became hooked on drugs he was given after surgery earlier this year. It did not state where he is undergoing treatment or how long his treatment is expected to take.

Read More

Published: 28 Aug 2013

The full Montre | Montreal line-ups unveiled

The full Montre

The full line-up for this summer’s Montreal comedy…
15/05/2006

Thanks a billion | Montreal boasts vast TV audience

Thanks a billion

A billion people will see footage from this year’s…
26/07/2004

Products

Past Shows

Agent

We do not currently hold contact details for John Pinette's agent. If you are a comic or agent wanting your details to appear here, for a one-off fee of £59, email steve@chortle.co.uk.

We see you are using AdBlocker software. Chortle relies on advertisers to fund this website so it’s free for you, so we would ask that you disable it for this site. Our ads are non-intrusive and relevant. Help keep Chortle viable.