Chevy Chase reassures fans after black-eye photo goes viral
The legendary comedian Chevy Chase recently posted a photo on Instagram with his granddaughter, revealing a black eye. Fans quickly reacted and became concerned about the actor's health, reports the TMZ portal.
Chevy Chase, known for "Saturday Night Live" and the "National Lampoon's Vacation" film series, shared a charming photo in which he holds his young granddaughter in his arms. However, a bruise on his face caught observers' attention.
Although the actor appeared unconcerned about the injury, numerous questions emerged in the comments regarding his well-being. Some even compared his injury to a recent accident involving Jay Leno.
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.
The comedian's fans breathe a sigh of relief
Chevy Chase himself did not comment on the situation, but it seems that his fans, once they learned the injury was not serious, breathed a sigh of relief. There were also many kind comments about the photo with his granddaughter. Some even wrote that the actor is a "grandfather of the year." "Let's hope the bruise disappears before the holidays!" writes the TMZ portal.
Chevy Chase began his career in show business in 1975 with the iconic entertainment programme "Saturday Night Live," where he served as a star and a writer.
During the first season of "SNL," Chase announced almost every episode, and his comedic talent was lauded by "New York" magazine, who called him the "Funniest Man in America."
