1986 Event Cathy Evelyn Smith sentenced to 3 years for death of John Belushi 1982 Death John Belushi, comedian (Sat Night Live), dies of drug overdose at 33 1980 Event "Blues Brothers" with Dan Akwoyd and John Belushi premieres 1980 Event "Blues Brothers" movie with Dan Akwoyd and John Belushi opens 1954 Birthday James Belushi, born in Chicago, Illinois, comedian, Sat Night Live, Trading Places 1949 Birthday John Belushi, born in Chicago, Illinois, comedian/actor, SNL, Blues Brothers
