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The New York Times bestselling biography of an American comedy legend After three years of sobriety, Chris Farleys life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997. Farleys fans immediately drew parallels between his death and that of his idol, John Belushi. Without looking deeper, however, many failed to see that Farley was much more than just another Hollywood drug overdose. In this officially authorized oral history, Farleys friends and family remember his work and life. Along the way, they tell a remarkable story of boundless energy, determination, and laughter that could only keep the demons at bay for so long. Read more...
Abstract: The New York Times bestselling biography of an American comedy legend After three years of sobriety, Chris Farleys life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997. Farleys fans immediately drew parallels between his death and that of his idol, John Belushi. Without looking deeper, however, many failed to see that Farley was much more than just another Hollywood drug overdose. In this officially authorized oral history, Farleys friends and family remember his work and life. Along the way, they tell a remarkable story of boundless energy, determination, and laughter that could only keep the demons at bay for so long
Abstract: The New York Times bestselling biography of an American comedy legend After three years of sobriety, Chris Farleys life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997. Farleys fans immediately drew parallels between his death and that of his idol, John Belushi. Without looking deeper, however, many failed to see that Farley was much more than just another Hollywood drug overdose. In this officially authorized oral history, Farleys friends and family remember his work and life. Along the way, they tell a remarkable story of boundless energy, determination, and laughter that could only keep the demons at bay for so long
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
TOM FARLEY:
I want to thank everyone who poured their heart out in these interviews. I know well how talking about Chris can be both fun and painful, so I appreciate everyone who shared their memories and emotions in this book. I would especially like to acknowledge the following people who have provided endless help and support to me, the Chris Farley Foundation, and this project:
My beautiful wife, Laura; my fantastic kids, Mary Kate, Emma, and Tommy; my mom, Mary Anne Farley, and my sister, Barb; my brothers Kevin and John, the greatest, funniest guys I know; Fr. Matt Foley and Fr. Tom Gannon; the SNL family, who have been amazing to us every step of the way, especially Marci Klein, who understood Chris the second he walked into 30 Rock, and Lorne Michaels; Chriss buddies David Spade, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Robert Smigel, and Rob Schneider, who have all supported our foundation from the beginning; Chriss homeboys, Dan Healy, Mike Cleary, Greg Meyer, Todd Green, Robert Barry, and Pat OGara; Bob and Sue Krohn and the entire Red Arrow Camp family, who gave the Farley boys so much of our character and values; Marquette University and former dean of communications Michael Price, for believing in Chris and pointing him toward the stage; Madison, Wisconsinour hometown and the greatest place on earth; the Second City, especially Joyce Sloan and Andrew AlexanderI feel like Im home every time I walk in the door; the Second City gang: Holly Wortell, Tim Meadows, David Pasquesi, Joel Murray, Pat Finn, Tim OMalley, and Tim Kazurinsky; Charna Halpern at ImprovOlympic, for all shes done for Chris and his lasting memory.
Humorology at the University of Wisconsin, year after year the most amazing group of young, talented, and philanthropic college students in the country; Jim Farley, my cousin, college roommate, and true friend; my good buddies Neil Lane, Nils Dahl, and John Plum; James Bonneville and Trevor Stebbins; Tim Henry and Don Beeby; Michael and Carol Lesser for helping to launch the Chris Farley Foundation; Shelly Dutch, who does more to help kids in recovery than any foundation I know; Cindy Grant, for her endless support for the foundation and all that we do; Tanner Colby, who now knows more about Chris than anyone alive (welcome to therapy, my friend).
And finally, Chriss closest friend and conscience, the late Kevin Francis Cleary.
TANNER COLBY:
I would like to thank, first and foremost, Tom Farley and the Farley familyMary Anne, Barb, Kevin, and Johnnyfor trusting me with their first, last, and only chance to do this project.
This book almost didnt happen, and credit for the fact that it did goes to the newest and greatest literary agency in the western world, Foundry Media. I owe an incalculable debt to Peter McGuigan, my agent, for picking up this ball and running with itand sticking with it despite some rocky moments; Hannah Gordon, for bringing me to Foundry and fielding my near-daily queries and neurotic pesterings; Yfat Reiss Gen-dell, for her crack legal advice and perpetually sunny demeanor; as well as Kristina Schulz, Stephanie Abou, and everyone else at Foundry who makes it feel like a second home.
On the day this book was purchased by Viking, it was remarked in the publishing blogosphere that Viking was too good an imprint for a book about Chris Farley, a comment I take some pride in. Chriss story is not what most people think it is or expect it to be, and I thank Wendy Wolf, a great editor and a wonderful collaborator, for seeing the story underneath and being its greatest advocate. Given her list of bestselling and prize-winning authors, its an honor just to be stacked on the same shelf in the same office. I also want to thank Liz Parker, for proving that a good assistant can be your best friend in the whole world; Carolyn Coleburn and Ann Day, for plotting a PR campaign that every author should be lucky enough to have; Nancy Sheppard and Andrew Duncan, for the shrewdest of marketing strategies; Sharon Gonzalez, for ferreting out the last (?) mistakes and errors; Paul Buckley, for a book jacket that deserves to be framed; and Daniel Lagin, for a layout that begs to be read.
Months of collaboration were required to pull this off, and for those who helped Im eternally grateful. Id like to thank John and Kevin Farley, again, for lobbying where it was most needed; Ted Dondanville, for opening his Rolodex and, more reluctantly, his memories; Tom Davis, Todd Green, and Ian Maxtone-Graham, for their extracurricular help; Christie Tuite, for finding the elusive Jim Downey; Marc Liepis, for enduring far too many e-mails; Mike Bosze and Joey Handy, for their access to Broadway Video; Mike Shoemaker and Marci Klein, for access at SNL; Chris Osbrink and Tyson Miller at Callahan, for fielding my constant follow-ups; Julie Warner, for the same; Chris Saito, Susan Wright, and Brian Palagallo, for extra help at Paramount; Jillian Seely, Brian Stack, Lorri Bagley, Holly Wortell, Jim Murphy, and Mark Hermacinski, for their wonderful photographs; Edie Baskin, for hers; Jay Forman and Todd Levin, for poring over much longer drafts than this; Becky Poole, for doing the hard work I didnt want to do; Anna Thorngate, for a great edit; Shawn Coyne, for giving me a great start; Michelle Best, Father Baker, and everyone at St. Malachys for honoring Chris; and all the agents, managers, publicists, their assistants, and their assistants assistants, for helping us get the 130- plus interviews that make up this book.
And lastly, Ill always remember Mach Arom, for opening a door; Matt Atkatz, for his continuing friendship and patronage; Sheila Thibodaux and Marla Fredericks, for getting the money in on time; Richard Belzer, for being there at the beginning; Chris Meloni, for being, very simply, a great guy; Rex Reed, for his home, hospitality, and friendship; Mitch Glazer and Kelly Lynch, for their hospitality in Los Angeles; Laila Nabulsi, for being such a wonderful muse; Judy Belushi Pisano, for her inspiration and spirit; Jerry Daigle, for being a clutch player; Alan Donnes, for everything else; Mom and Dad, for always being there when I need them; Mason, Jenni, Gus, and Lena, for being family; and Ms. Emily Holland, for bringing me home.
Epilogue
Christmas was always Chris Farleys favorite time of year, a time he made certain to be home in Madison, surrounded by family and childhood friends. But on December 22, 1997, he had come home to stay. Following the funeral service at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Chris was laid to rest in a mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery, just down the road.
Although the last days of Chriss life in Chicago had been toxic and frenzied, at some point along the way he had arrested his downward spiral and paused to do his holiday shopping, picking out special presents for his parents and his siblings, handwriting personal notes to accompany each specially wrapped box. And so on Christmas Eve, only two days after burying their son, with the winter chill blowing in from the frozen lake outside, the Farley family sat around the tree in their living room and opened their final presents from Chris. Hed bought his mother two small ceramic clowns.
On January 2, 1998, the Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner issued an autopsy report in the case of Chriss death. It stated that he had died of opiate and cocaine intoxication, with coronary atherosclerosis as a significant contributing condition. Chriss body tested positive for cocaine and morphine (metabolized heroin) as well as traces of marijuana and the prescription antidepressant Prozac. No alcohol was found in his system at the time, but his liver showed signs of significant damage from years of drinking. Blockages of fifty to ninety percent were found in his major coronary arteries from years of unhealthy eating. The report ruled his death an accident.
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