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
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1972-1982
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    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:

ComedianFilm Actor TV Actor American 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)

"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)"

"John Belushi had a successful career as a comedian and actor, known for his iconic roles in Saturday Night Live and Animal House, but tragically died at the young age of 33 due to a drug overdose. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-17 13:12:31
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