Chevy Chase may have starred in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 37 years ago, but he’s channeling his inner Clark W. Griswold alongside his adorable grandson, Rome, in 2026.
The Saturday Night Live alum, 83, who went on to a successful film and television career in movies like Fletch and the full Vacation series, has navigated some tough health issues in recent years. Now he’s back in tip-top shape, and he’s loving life as a grandpa. Snuggled up with his grandson in his arms, Chase looked happier than ever.
“Getting into the holiday spirit with my grandson, Rome ?,” Chase shared. Rome, of course, is wearing an “It’s a beaut, Clark” sweatsuit, channeling the famous line by Cousin Eddie in Christmas Vacation.
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Chase Was in a Coma for 8 Days After Heart Failure Hospitalization
In the authorized documentary, I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, Chase’s daughter, Caley Chase, revealed that when her father was hospitalized for five weeks in 2021, he was put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, USA Today reported.
“(He) has basically come back from the dead. He had heart failure,” Chase’s daughter, Caley Chase, said in the documentary, which debuts on New Year’s Day. “The doctor had warned us we might not get him back: ‘We don’t know how present he’ll be. Prepare yourselves for the worst.’ He woke up, all he could do was use his voice.”
This all took place during the years that Chase was drinking heavily. As a result of his issues, his weakened heart muscles slowed blood circulation. While he’s dealt with some memory loss, Chase is doing great and his health is restored.
“Heart failure is what it is,” added Chevy. “I’m fine now. It’s just that it affects your memory, and the doctors have told me that, so I have to be reminded of things.”
Check out the trailer for I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, which is directed by Marina Zenovich, below:
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