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Tanin


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This story runs somewhat parallel to the Patrick Kennedy story I posted yesterday. For example, I see the "pathology of silence" prominent in the Belushi case. And, of course, denial is present (exhibited by the funniest joke about alcoholism denial I have ever read).

Ebert does a fine job of analysis and description, due in no small part to his inside knowledge. But he doesn't violate AA's anonymity principle on this one.

WHY JOHN BELUSHI DIED

by Roger Ebert

March 7, 1984  Print Page

Who is right about John Belushi?

Bob Woodward has written a book named Wired that portrays Belushi as a man out of control...

 

http://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/why-john-belushi-died



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Thanks Pickle ...



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A young life cut down way too early.   Thanks for sharing.



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