Chris Farley's Brother Remembers the Comedian 28 Years After His Tragic Death: 'He Was Peter Pan' (Exclusive)

Twenty-eight years after his brother Chris Farley’s, life came to a tragic end, Tom Farley is remembering the comedian's ...

Late ‘SNL’ alum’s brother shares memories of ‘great’ brother on 28th anniversary of his tragic death

The beloved 'Saturday Night Live' cast member was found dead in his apartment from an overdose on Dec. 18, 1997.
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Lorne Michaels would ban Chris Farley from “SNL” for 'weeks at a time' to try to get him off drugs

Lorne Michaels biographer Susan Morrison is recalling the ways in which the Saturday Night Live boss tried to help Chris Farley kick his drug addiction before the beloved comedian died of a cocaine ...
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Lorne Michaels Used to 'Ban' Chris Farley from “SNL” for 'Weeks at a Time' in 'Tough Love' Move amid His Addiction

Lorne Michaels knew when it was time to show Chris Farley “tough love” amid his drug addiction. During an appearance on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, biographer Susan Morrison — who wrote Lorne: ...
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Lorne Michaels banned Chris Farley from ‘SNL’ for weeks due to his ‘addiction issues,’ author claims

Susan Morrison, author of the biography “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” recently appeared on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast and explained how Lorne Michaels handled Chris ...
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'SNL' Boss Lorne Michaels Used To "Ban" Chris Farley "For Weeks At A Time" As Farley Struggled With Drug Addiction

Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels reportedly took a “tough love” approach to helping Chris Farley overcome his substance abuse before the comedy legend tragically passed away in 1997. Michaels’ ...
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Tom on Chris Farley's death: 'Brother that I love'

Three of the two Farley brothers had been reportedly in recovery from addiction. But what set them apart is that Chris, who was a Saturday Night Live alum, was no more.Now, Tom, as a ...

Chris Farley Formed Close Bond with Homeless Man Before His Tragic Death. Then He Showed Up to the Memorial Service (Exclusive)

Chris Farley’s brother is recounting one surprise guest who showed up to the late comedian's memorial service — and what it ...
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Chris Farley biopic expected to begin shooting in early 2026

The biopic about the life of funnyman and "Saturday Night Live" alum Chris Farley is expected to start shooing at the beginning of 2026. Josh Gad, who is best known as the voice of Olaf in the Disney ...
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Why Lorne Michaels Would Allegedly Ban Chris Farley From ‘SNL’ for “Weeks at a Time”

Susan Morrison, the author of 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,' recalls how the 'SNL' creator would try to help the late castmember by sending him to some "really tough love rehab ...
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Ahead of Comedy Legend's Biopic, Chris Farley's Best Movie Finds New Streaming Success 30 Years Later

Thirty years after it debuted in theaters, fans of arguably Chris Farley’s greatest movie seem to be hungry for nostalgia. Released in 1995 and co-starring David Spade and Brian Dennehy), Tommy Boy is ...

Chris Farley’s Death, 28 Years Later: Inside the Comedian's Final Days

Chris Farley was found dead of a drug overdose 28 years ago on Dec. 18, 1997, at the age of 33. Here’s everything to know ...