Competitive Eater ‘Pat From Moonachie’ Dead At 59, Fans Mourn Death

Competitive eater and radio character Patrick Philbin — notoriously called “Pat From Moonachie” — has actually died. He was 59.

Previous host Anthony Cumia of “The Opie & Anthony Show” broke the news of his death Monday night … stating Philbin, who often appeared on the program, was a well-rounded hero.

“Pat was a character,” Cumia stated through Twitter, “Entertaining as all hell. He was also a genuinely nice person. He was such a big part of the O&A show over the years. RIP Pat.”

The cause of death hasn’t been revealed however Philbin just recently informed his fans he was going through hydrotherapy … as one of his legs was cut off.

“I’m in hydrotherapy to keep my one remaining leg,” Philbin stated on Nov. 17.

There was likewise a GoFundMe began for Philbin that declared he was handling health concerns … and required the cash for his medical expenditures. They raised over $20k.

Besides being humorous on the airwaves, Philbin was a Big league Consuming rival. In reality, Pat put second at the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog Consuming contest in Atlantic City in 2009 … the most popular consuming competitors on the planet.

However, probably, his finest task came throughout an eggnog drinking difficulty … when he removed 75 shots of the velvety drink prior to tossing everything up on somebody seconds later on.

After hearing the news, Pat’s fans flooded social networks, commemorating the New Jersey native … among them stating on Facebook, “You were a funny MFer.”

“I am so happy we met and lived near each other. May God bless you always. Make those jokes in Heaven.”

Pat’s buddy, New Jersey-born comic Jim Norton likewise shared some ideas following his buddies passing.

“Pat from Moonachie was a legend and responsible for iconically funny moments on the show. Pat was funny in the purest sense of the word. He always went for the laugh, every time in every situation. RIP to one of the greats.”