John Belushi
Comedian, Celebrity
1949 – 1982
Who was John Belushi?
John Adam Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the hit NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He was the older brother of James "Jim" Belushi. He was known for his brash, energetic comedy style and raunchy humor. During his career he had a close personal and artistic partnership with fellow SNL comedian and author Dan Aykroyd.
Belushi died on March 5, 1982 in Hollywood, California after overdosing on a mixture of cocaine and heroin at the age of 33. He was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on April 1, 2004.
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- Born
- Jan 24, 1949
Humboldt Park - Also known as
- John Adam Belushi
- "Joilet" Jake Blues
- Jake Blues
- Jake
- Kevin Scott
- America's Guest
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Judith Belushi Pisano
(1976/12/31 - 1982/03/05)
- Judith Belushi Pisano
- Religion
- Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania
- Ethnicity
- Albanian American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- College of DuPage
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Wheaton Warrenville South High School
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Lived in
- Wheaton
- Died
- Mar 5, 1982
Chateau Marmont Hotel - Resting place
- Abel's Hill Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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