Comedians who died on March 5

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on March 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1982 John Belushi

  John Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known for his influential work as an original cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' as well as for starring in comedy films like 'National Lampoon's Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers.' [bio]