How John Belushi Died: Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
John Belushi reached the too young age of 33 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous movie actor.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Actor, Saturday Night Live cast member, and Blues Brothers comedian who posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on April 1, 2004. Three of the four movies he starred in were with Dan Akroyd; the exception is the cult comedy film Animal House.
He was an All-American football player and intended to become a coach. He had his first break as a comedian when he parodied Woodstock in National Lampoon’s Lemmings.
He died when he mixed cocaine and heroin at age 33.
How did John Belushi die?
John Belushi's death was caused by Heroin Overdose.
In 1982 he died from combined drug intoxication, after a drug dealer, Cathy Smith, injected him with a mixture of heroin and cocaine known as a speedball at the Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood, California. He was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.
| Cause of death | Heroin Overdose |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 33 years |
| Profession | Movie Actor |
| Birthday | January 24, 1949 |
| Death date | March 5, 1982 |
| Place of death | Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Abel Hill Cemetery, Chilmark, Massachusetts, United States |
Quotes
"What rock n' roll was supposed to be about was getting loose, enjoying it, going a little crazy, and not caring how you act or dress."
John Belushi
"I want to do different things all the time."
John Belushi
"I'm out of control."
John Belushi
"It's hard to go back and be constantly funny."
John Belushi
"I used to scrimp with Judy in one-room apartments."
John Belushi
