Chris Farley died on December 18, 1997, at the age of 33 from an accidental drug overdose. The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was a "speedball," a deadly combination of cocaine and morphine. Additionally, Farley had advanced coronary atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart), which was a significant contributing factor to his death. At the time of his death, he was also struggling with obesity and had a history of substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs. He was found dead in his Chicago apartment by his brother John, lying on the floor. Farley's final days involved heavy drug and alcohol use during a multi-day binge
. Farley had been in and out of rehab multiple times (17 stints) trying to overcome his addictions, but ultimately his struggles with drugs and alcohol overtook him. His death was eerily similar to that of his comedic idol John Belushi, who also died at age 33 from a drug overdose involving cocaine and heroin
