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Belushi Death / Follow-Up #284524

CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Jun 29, 1982
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(Studio) Los Angeles, California, authorities reported reopening case of John Belushi's death due to article appearing in "National Enquirer."
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(Hollywood, California) Cathy Evelyn Smith's claim that she killed Belushi with drugs examined. [Deputy district attorney Michael GENELIN - explains authorities' response to interview.] Robin Williams and Robert De Niro said allegedly with Belushi the night he died; criticism of police investigation outlined. Scenes from "Animal House" shown courtesy Universal Pictures.
REPORTER: Linda Douglass

Reporter(s):
Douglass, Linda;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:02:00

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