Former 'Saturday Night Live' star Chris Farley was found dead in his Chicago apartment at the age of 33 Steve Granitz/WireImage 27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end.

Chris Farley at the Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, California. 27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end. The Wisconsin-born star was discovered dead in his Chicago ...

27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end. The Wisconsin-born star was discovered dead in his Chicago apartment from an apparent drug overdose on Dec. 18, 1997. He was 33 ...

Chris Farley at the Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, California. 27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end. The Wisconsin-born star was discovered dead in his Chicago ...

27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end. The Wisconsin-born star was discovered dead in his Chicago apartment from an apparent drug overdose on Dec. 18, 1997. He was 33 years ...

“He said to us, ‘Thank you. Let Chris do it.’” While the filmmakers did meet with Farley, those plans eventually fell through ...

Saturday Night Live' (1990-1995) - Farley became a breakout star on 'SNL' with characters like "Matt Foley" and "Todd O'Connor," showcasing his physical comedy and energetic performances.

Shrek is closely associated with Mike Myers' iconic performance as the beloved green ogre, making it hard to envision anyone else in the role.