Tom Arnold recalls being Chris Farley's sponsor, his 'very sad' death
USA TODAY In a clip from his interview on "The Howard Stern Show," published Wednesday, Arnold recalled becoming a sober sponsor for Farley as the comedian battled addiction. Farley died of a drug overdose at age 33 on Dec. 18, 1997, after a lifetime of substance abuse. According to Arnold, "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels introduced the two after Farley played Arnold in a sketch. "Lorne Michaels called me and he said, 'You have a lot in common with Chris Farley. Would you please spend time with him?'" Arnold told host Stern. "He wanted to be sober, and I think Lorne really worrie...