After Chevy Chase Reveals He Spent Part Of 2021 In Coma Due To Heart Issues, His Absence From SNL50 Hits Different

A new CNN documentary called I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not will premiere on New Year’s Day as part of the network’s 2026 programming. Ahead of the release, details from the film are starting to emerge, including information about a serious health scare Chevy Chase experienced. His daughter, Caley, revealed that he suffered heart failure but has since recovered, describing it as him “coming back from the dead.” Chevy’s wife, Jayni, has also spoken about the difficult time.







