Chris Farley Remembered by Fans on 23rd Anniversary of His Death Share Chris Farley Remembered by Fans on 23rd Anniversary of His Death It's been 23 years since the world lost Chris Farley and fans are honoring the legendary comedian on social media. Chris Farley's name is trending on social media as fans pay tribute to the late comedian on the 23rd anniversary of his passing. A one-of-a-kind performer, Farley was one of the biggest stars of the 1990s, starring on Saturday Night Live for several years and appearing in many popular comedy movies. He was just 33 years old when he passed away in 1997, and 23 years later, the legendary funnyman is still being celebrated by fans across the world.