Rock Legend Says Watching SNL Star Die Helped Him Kick Drugs

Rock legend Billy Idol said seeing a Saturday Night Live comedian die motivated him to stop abusing drugs.

Idol, 70, described his tumultuous relationship with drugs in an interview with CBS Mornings’ Anthony Mason, following the release of his new documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead. The English rocker said he finally kicked his habit after watching SNL’s John Belushi die at the iconic celebrity haven Chateau Marmont.

Comedian John Belushi was only 33 when he died of an accidental overdose.  / Richard E. Aaron, Redferns / Getty Images

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