Obituary of Chris Farley

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Chris Farley

Chris Farley (born February 15th, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin) was a Film Actor who was known for being an alumnus of the Second City Theatre in Chicago. He was even more recognizable as a cast member of the American sketch comedy TV show "Saturday Night Live". Chris died on December 18th, 1997 and his death was due to an accidental drug overdose. He passed away at the young age of 33 years old.

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Chris Farley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Farley, Chris
    • Common Name: Chris Farley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1964
    • Age: 33 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Christopher Farley
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Indigo (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Chris's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Christopher Crosby Farley
    • Father: Thomas John Farley, Sr. (1936-1999)
    • Mother: Mary Anne Farley (née Crosby)
    • Brother(s):
      • Tom Farley Jr.
      • Kevin Farley (born June 8, 1965)
      • John Farley (born October 29, 1968)
    • Sister(s):
      • Barbara Farley
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 18 1997 at age 33
  • Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (cocaine and morphine)
  • Funeral Arrangements: held December 23, 1997, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Interment: buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on February 15th Born in 1964 Born in Wisconsin Died in 1997 Died at age 33 Died from Overdose

Chris's Notable Roles:

  • Tommy Boy (1995)

Quotable Quotes:

"Basically, I only play one character; I just play him at different volumes." (IMDB)

"The essence of capitalism is to turn nature into commodities and commodities into capital."

"If you could have one wish, what would it be? To have another chance to perform. (V)"

"Chris Farley was a comedic genius whose larger-than-life personality and performances continue to be celebrated and remembered by fans around the world. (V)"

Is Mr. Chris Farley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Chris Farley on Wikipedia.org
Chris Farley at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-30 16:43:06
Author: Stan
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