He was a middle linebacker, i know he had damage to the brain. As soon as alcohol and drugs were available to him I think he went right to( self) medication.

Jim Belushi

James Adam Belushi (; born June 15, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, singer and musician. He played the role of Jim on the sitcom According to Jim (2001–2009). His other television roles include Saturday Night Live (1983–1985), Wild Palms (1993), Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997), Show Me a Hero (2015) and Twin Peaks (2017). Belushi has appeared in films such as Thief (1981), Trading Places (1983), About Last Night (1986), Salvador (1986), The Principal (1987), Red Heat (1988), K-9 (1989), Mr. Destiny (1990), Curly Sue (1991), Jingle All the Way (1996), Gang Related (1997), Joe Somebody (2001), Underdog (2007), The Ghost Writer (2010) and Katie Says Goodbye (2019). He is the younger brother of comic actor John Belushi and the father of actor Robert Belushi.

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