Kate quigley issues statement after surviving suspected group overdose that killed 3: 'shocked and devastated'

Kate quigley issues statement after surviving suspected group overdose that killed 3: 'shocked and devastated'

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Comedian Kate Quigley has opened up about her grieving process after surviving a suspected accidental group fentanyl overdose that killed three people. Quigley, 39, revealed on Saturday


night that she had been released from the hospital and "finally had the time & clarity to put my feelings on paper." "Thank you to everyone who reached out to me over the


past week," she began her Twitter statement. "I feel overwhelmed by the outpouring of kind messages and am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by a strong community of friends,


family, colleagues, and fans who have offered their support during this time; and to the team of paramedics, nurses, and doctors who saved my life." Quigley was rushed to the hospital


last Saturday morning after she and fellow comedians Fuquan "Fu" Johnson and Enrico Colangeli and friend Natalie Williamson suffered accidental overdoses after allegedly using


cocaine that had been laced with fentanyl at a party in Venice, California, according to TMZ. "I am still shocked & devastated by the loss of my friends Fu, Rico, and Natalie,"


Quigley continued in her statement. "Words cannot describe the pain I am feeling & I will be changed forever by their passings." The comedian went on to memorialize her


friends — who were identified last week by the Los Angeles County coroner's office, the _Los Angeles Times_ reported at the time. "Fu was a generous, loving soul. He was hilarious,


supportive and incredibly authentic with the most infectious spirit. Rico was always filled with enthusiasm & Natalie was so kind and endearing," Quigley shared. "They each


made an indelible mark on my life and the lives of their loved ones. I will miss them." She continued, "My heart goes out to their friends and family, and I ask that you keep them


in your thoughts." The comedian advised fans to "tell your people that you love them every day." "Stay safe. And please don't take this life for granted. I did, and


I never will again," Quigley vowed in conclusion. On Thursday, she briefly addressed fans and said she is "still healing physically & mentally," but noted that the


positive messages were "helping." _NEVER MISS A STORY — SIGN UP FOR _PEOPLE_'S FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER__ TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE BEST OF WHAT PEOPLE HAS TO OFFER, FROM JUICY


CELEBRITY NEWS TO COMPELLING HUMAN INTEREST STORIES._ Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez told the _Los Angeles Times_ that there "was no indication of foul


play" in the incident involving the four friends. The LAPD had no comment when reached by PEOPLE Thursday. A memorial for comedians Johnson, 42, and Colangeli, 48, will be held at North


Hollywood's Ha Ha Comedy Club where they performed, according to CBS Los Angeles. "RIP to these legends," the club wrote in an Instagram post of the marquee. _If you or


someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP._