There have been many tragic deaths of SNL stars, including; John Belushi, Chris Farley and Phil Hartman.

Belushi, one of the original cast members from the 70s, was long known for serious drug problems, which finally did him in. Chris Farley who grew up idolizing Belushi, wound up going down his same tragic path as he died under similar circumstances of a drug overdose, after many failed attempts at drug rehab and for treatment to overcome his depression.

Phil Hartman died within six months of his friend Farley, in an equally stunning tragedy where his mentally troubled wife killed him, before taking her own life. Another tragic death that should be noted was that of an original cast member Gilda Radner, who passed of cancer after a long and impressive career, and a longtime marriage to Gene Wilder.

We have the video (above) of Phil Hartman auditioning for SNL.