John Belushi was the raw, punk-rock id of Saturday Night Live’s original cast. A force of comedic nature, he hurled himself into every performance with a dangerous, unpredictable energy. He was the belligerent Samurai, the rambling commentator on Weekend Update, and the soulful, acrobatic Jake Blues. Belushi wasn’t just acting; he was a live-wire event in every sketch. He vaulted from SNL to movie stardom with National Lampoon’s Animal House and The Blues Brothers with fellow cast member Dan Aykroyd, cementing his status as a comedy icon. His untimely death was a profound loss, but the rebellious, anti-establishment spirit he embodied remains a cornerstone of the SNL legend.