Obituary of John Belushi

John Belushi

John Belushi (born January 24th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Comedian who was best known for being one of the original cast members of the American sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). John died on March 5, 1982 at the age of 33, and his death was possibly because of an accidental drug overdose.

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John Belushi Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Belushi, John
Common Name: John Belushi
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: January 24, 1949
Age: 33 (at death)
Also Known As: Johnny
Occupation: Comedian

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Lime (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

John's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Adam Belushi
Father: Adam Anastos Belushi
Mother: Agnes Demetri (née Samaras)
Brother(s):

Billy Belushi
James Belushi "Jim" (born June 15, 1954)

Sister(s):

Marian Belushi

Spouse/Partner:

Judith Belushi-Pisano (married 31 December 1976-5 March 1982, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: March 05 1982 at age 33
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Overdose (Accidental)
Interment: buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery in Chilmark, Massachusetts, U.S.

Category Tags:

Comedian American Born on January 24th Born in 1949 Born in Illinois Died in 1982 Died at age 33 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment."

"Some comedians love their characters. I don't fall in love with mine. In fact, I get tired of them very fast. You have to be willing to throw it all away." (IMDB)

"I prefer to point out that they could also win a Nobel Prize for discovering fundamental physical forces hitherto unknown to science. Either way, why are they wasting their talents doing party turns on television?"

"Laughter is America's most important export."

"John Belushi was an American actor and improviser who was killed in a car accident on July 18, 1984. (V)"

"John Belushi was an incredibly talented comedian and actor who died in a car accident at the age of 27. (V)"

"John Belushi will always be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and comedic genius, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day. (V)"

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