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Lorne Michaels' Heartfelt Support for Chris Farley Revealed

5/3/2025

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Biographer Susan Morrison reveals Lorne Michaels' heartfelt attempts to support Chris Farley through his addiction while on Saturday Night Live. Following John Belushi's tragic overdose, Michaels took a proactive stance, frequently addressing Farley's substance abuse. Sadly, despite these interventions, Farley's battle ended in tragedy with his overdose in 1997, just after hosting SNL.

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Biographer Susan Morrison reveals Lorne Michaels' heartfelt attempts to support Chris Farley through his addiction while on Saturday Night Live. Following John Belushi's tragic overdose, Michaels took a proactive stance, frequently addressing Farley's substance abuse. Sadly, despite these interventions, Farley's battle ended in tragedy with his overdose in 1997, just after hosting SNL.