Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy

Judy Belushi Pisano, the widow of John Belushi and a former actress and producer, has died. She was 73.

News of Pisano’s death was reported by The Mv Times, which covers Martha’s Vineyard, where she spent much of her later years. She died after a long battle with cancer, the publication noted. Belushi’s official social media accounts also shared the news on Instagram and Facebook.

“Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy,” the posts began. “Her unwavering dedication and creative genius alongside Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi gave birth to The Blues Brothers, a timeless testament to the power of music and laughter.”

Pisano was married to Belushi from 1973 until 1982, when he died from an overdose. She remarried in 1990 to Victor Pisano before filing for divorce in 2010.
“In the years following John’s passing in 1982, Judy honored his life and championed his legacy and Blues Brothers brand,…