Happy Birthday to the late John Belushi, who would have turned 77 today. Belushi, best known for his time on Saturday Night Live, becoming one half of The Blues Brothers alongside Dan Aykroyd, and his unforgettable role in Animal House, remains closely tied to the roots of Ghostbusters despite never appearing on screen. Before his passing in 1982, he was factored into early drafts of the film as a lead. Aykroyd later confirmed that the character of Slimer drew inspiration from Belushi, citing his legendary “appetite for things,” and admitting, “I often kind of think Slimer was maybe Belushi coming back.” #johnbelushi #happybirthday #bluesbrothers #snl #ghostbusters