Obituary of John Belushi

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    John's Family Tree

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

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

Quotable Quotes:

"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 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.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-08 13:29:03
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