The news was shared on Saturday via Belushi’s official Facebook and Instagram sites, which also featured heartfelt statements about her commitment to his legacy.
“Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy,” the message starts. “Her unwavering dedication and creative genius alongside Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi gave birth to The Blues Brothers, a timeless testament to the power of music and laughter.”
“In the years after John’s passing in 1982, Judy honored his life and championed his legacy and the Blues Brothers brand,” the statement went on. We promise to carry on her work when we say goodbye, making sure that the Blues Brothers’ and John’s legacy endures forever.”
Nobody else resembled her. Judy gave everyone a sense of affection. She was pure, bright, witty, and nonjudgmental. “The statement finished with the following: “The Belushi and Pisano families will carry your love in their hearts forever. You could be completely yourself around her, and that alone was a gift.”
Judy, who was born Judith Jacklin in 1951, was married to the comedian in 1976 after meeting him during their high school years.
She said that Belushi told her she “should probably break up with me because I want to be an actor, and I’ll probably never make any money” in a 2020 interview with People, which was conducted before the release of the documentary about him. But I always believed he would succeed.”
