Chevy Chase reassures fans after black eye stirs concern
Legendary comedian Chevy Chase posted a picture on Instagram with his granddaughter showing that he has a black eye. Fans quickly reacted and expressed concern about the actor's health, reports TMZ.
Chevy Chase, known from "Saturday Night Live" and the "National Lampoon's Vacation" film series, shared a cute picture where he is holding his little granddaughter. However, what caught the attention of the followers was the bruise visible on his face.
Although the actor didn't seem to worry about the injury, many questions about his well-being appeared in the comments. Some even compared his injury to Jay Leno's recent injury.
Addressing the rising curiosity, Chevy's manager playfully remarked to TMZ that the comedian secretly battles crime at night and deserves gratitude for it. He later clarified to fans that the incident was simply a result of Chevy accidentally hitting his head in a hotel while rushing to a meeting.
Fans of the comedian breathed a sigh of relief
Chevy Chase himself did not comment on the situation, but it seems that his fans, once they found out the injury was not serious, breathed a sigh of relief. There were also many kind comments about the picture with his granddaughter. Some even wrote that the actor is a "grandfather of the year." "Hopefully, the bruise will be gone before the holidays!" writes TMZ.
Chevy Chase began his career in show business in 1975 with the iconic entertainment program "Saturday Night Live. " He was not only one of the stars of the show but also a writer.
During the first season of "SNL," Chase announced almost all episodes of the program, and his comedic talent was appreciated by "New York" magazine, which called him "The Funniest Man in America."