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May 16, 2023 · Chris Farley's death in December 1997 was caused by a "speedball" mix of cocaine and morphine — but his friends think there's more to his tragic story. Chris Farley was a force to be reckoned with on Saturday Night Live during the 1990s.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Comedian Chris Farley died accidentally from an overdose of cocaine and morphine, and his body showed no traces of alcohol, the Cook County Medical Examiner announced Friday.
Chris Farley death photos. Following his final guest appearance on Saturday Night Live on October 25, 1997, Farley’s hoarse voice and flushed skin were the subject of public scrutiny. In the final years of his life, Farley had sought treatment for obesity and drug abuse on 17 occasions.
Oct 28, 2021 · The autopsy report showed that Farley had both an opiate and cocaine in his system, and these substances led to his death, according to the Chicago Tribune. An unusual finding in Farley's autopsy was the lack of alcohol in his body.
Nov 18, 2022 · Chris Farley in Toronto, Canada in 1996. (Photo Credit: George Pimentel / WireImage / Getty Images) On December 18, 1997, Farley was found dead in his Chicago apartment wearing only pajama bottoms. He was 33. An autopsy revealed that Farley died from a drug overdose after taking a “speedball,” or a mixture of cocaine and morphine.
Dec 23, 2022 · The official cause of Chris Farley's death. Chris Farley's body was discovered in the entrance of his Chicago apartment by his brother, John, according to The Chicago Tribune . A report published in Entertainment Weekly the following year pieced together the details of Farley's final days.
Jan 9, 1998 · On Dec. 18, Chris Farley got his wish. Found dead in his Chicago apartment after a four-day drinking and drug binge, Farley never seemed able to pin down whether his fans were laughing with him...
