Judy Belushi-Pisano, the widow of the late John Belushi, has died at the age of 73.
Belushi’s official Instagram and Facebook pages announced the news on Saturday, sharing moving words about her dedication to his legacy.
“Today our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy,” the post begins. “Her unwavering dedication and creative genius along with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi gave birth to The Blues Brothers, a timeless testament to the power of music and laughter.”
The statement continued: “In the years following John’s passing in 1982, Judy honored his life and championed his legacy and the Blues Brothers brand. As we say goodbye, we pledge to continue her work so that John’s legacy and the Blues Brothers will never fade.”
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Judy Belushi-Pisano, widow of the late John Belushi, has died at the age of 73. (Getty Images)
“There was no one else like her. Judy made everyone feel loved. She was nonjudgmental, light, funny and pure. You could truly be yourself around her, and that alone was a gift,” the statement concluded, adding, “The Belushi and Pisano families will carry your love in their hearts forever.”
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Judy was born Judith Jacklin in 1951. She met the comedienne in high school and they married in 1976.
In a 2020 interview with People ahead of the release of the documentary about him, she recalled that Belushi told her that she “‘should probably break up with me, because I want to be an actor and I’ll probably never make any money.’ But I always thought he would do a good job.”
Belushi and Judy met in high school and married in 1976. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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They moved to New York City in the 1970s, where she worked as a radio producer before Belushi appeared on the debut season of “SNL.” During his time on the show, the couple was known for hosting after-parties at their home.
Judy also starred in Belushi’s two successful films, “Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers.”
The couple remained married until Belushi died of a drug overdose in 1982.
Judy was married to Belushi until he died of a drug overdose in 1982. (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
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“John wasn’t perfect,” Judy told People in 2020. “But he was a whole person — caring, adventurous, and kind. And he didn’t just make people laugh, he made them feel.”
According to the Martha’s Vineyard Times, she married Victor Pisano in 1990 and filed for divorce in 2010.
In addition to her work to preserve Belushi’s legacy, including producing the 2010 documentary “John Belushi: Dancing on the Edge,” Judy was also active in the arts community and organized local film screenings on the island.
“John wasn’t perfect,” Judy told People in 2020 about Belushi. “But he was a whole person — caring, adventurous, kind. And he didn’t just make people laugh, he made them feel.” (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
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According to the outlet, Judy passed away after a long battle with uterine cancer. She is survived by her children and grandchildren.