Peter Aykroyd, 'Saturday Night Live' Writer and Brother of Dan Aykroyd, Dead at 66

Dan Aykroyd Peter Aykroyd Deaths Saturday Night Live and

22.11.2021 - 16:41

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Dan Aykroyd, was 66.Peter's death was announced during 's most recent episode, which was hosted by Simu Liu, when a title card appeared onscreen that read, «Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021.»The sketch series also paid tribute to the late comedian by sharing , a short film that he starred in, on Twitter.No further details about his death have been revealed.Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021 SNL '79-'80 «The Java Junkie» pic.twitter.com/5IJWJTezgzLike his brother, Peter began his career in the Second City comedy troupe, before joining in 1979.

He worked on the late-night series as both a writer and a cast member for one year, and earned an Emmy nomination for outstanding writing in a variety or music program during that time.Peter and Dan worked together in.

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