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Judy Belushi Pisano, Who Protected the Legacy of Comedian John Belushi, Dies at 73

Judy Belushi Pisano, producer and widow of legendary comedian John Belushi who spent decades preserving his legacy, died Friday at age 73.

Pisano was married to Belushi, the larger-than-life star of “Saturday Night Live,” “Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers,” from 1973 until his death from an overdose in 1982. Pisano endured the worst of Belushi’s infidelity and addiction struggles, yet she devoted much of her life to honoring his memory. “In the years following John’s passing in 1982, Judy honored his life and championed his legacy and Blues Brothers brand.

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