(From left) Dennis Miller, Jon Lovitz and Phil Hartman during the 'Weekend Update' segment on "Saturday Night Live" in December 1986. - Alan Singer/NBC/Getty Images Hartman’s final role ...

Phil Hartman was shot to death by his wife when ... “We made plans to see each other the following weekend.” After two hours, Brynn returned home — where she and Hartman got into a heated ...

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Watch Phil Hartman as Phil Donahue on ‘Saturday Night ... Appearances on “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketches and “Weekend Update” segments highlight Hammond’s history with the impression.

(From left) Dennis Miller, Jon Lovitz and Phil Hartman during the 'Weekend Update' segment on "Saturday Night Live" in December 1986. - Alan Singer/NBC/Getty Images Hartman’s final role, as vain news ...

“And comedians … they’re very, very competitive, you know, and someone always has a problem with somebody, but not Phil.” Hartman was a private person who preferred the spotlight on his ...

(CNN)Twenty-five years after Phil Hartman's tragic death, his memorable comedic work still brings joy to audiences. Hartman was fatally shot by his wife Brynn Omdahl on May 28, 1998, before she ...

(CNN) — Twenty-five years after Phil Hartman’s tragic death, his memorable comedic work still brings joy to audiences. Hartman was fatally shot by his wife Brynn Omdahl on May 28, 1998 ...

CNN — (CNN) — Phil Hartman’s memorable impressions and comedy work still bring joy to audiences 25 years after his tragic death. Beloved by fans and colleagues, Hartman was riding high in ...