A Sad Death
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On December 18, 1997, Farley was found dead in his Chicago condo. His brother John found him after a reported four-day bender (which included alcohol and a number of drugs). Farley’s death was attributed to an overdose on a combination of cocaine and morphine. He also had severe arterial plaque buildup in his heart. In an ironic yet cruel twist, Farley passed away in similar fashion to his idol, Belushi.