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Terry Sweeney Calls Out Chevy Chase Over AIDS Remarks

12/30/2025

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Terry Sweeney, the first openly gay SNL cast member, criticized Chevy Chase for alleged AIDS remarks in a 1985 incident.
In the documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, Chevy Chase denied the allegations, saying Sweeney was lying.
Chase said he was disappointed to be excluded from SNL's 50th anniversary special, calling the omission painful.
His wife said plans for his participation existed but ultimately fell through.

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Terry Sweeney, the first openly gay SNL cast member, criticized Chevy Chase for alleged AIDS remarks in a 1985 incident.
In the documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, Chevy Chase denied the allegations, saying Sweeney was lying.
Chase said he was disappointed to be excluded from SNL's 50th anniversary special, calling the omission painful.
His wife said plans for his participation existed but ultimately fell through.