Phil Hartman's relative speaks out 20 years after his death | ABC News

[@jerryharrison870]

Phil's friends are still weeping 20 years after his death. That says everything you need to know about him.

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

@@starquant bullshit, that witch was batshit crazy

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

@@starquant crazy women, many such cases

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

@@starquant What? Are you admitting to be a crazy woman? Go figure

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

@@starquant lmfao

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

@@starquant there is no such thing as hate speech. Get a clue. It's just speech the political party in power has deemed censored. It's a scam to hoodwink plebs and works like a charm. I wasn't gaslighting but the fact you identify with a crazy woman speaks volumes about you. I really don't think you realize how much that tells people about your self without trying to lol

[@catherinebenton3637]

The only thing I can say positive about Brynn is she didnt take the kids with them.. She still is awful

[@deewells4259]

EXACTLY!

well she also took her own life. most women would shoot the husband and claim he was abusive to her.

[@rodolforodriguez4447]

While Phil Hartman is resting in heaven and is remembered forever,his bitch ex wife is rotting in hell Praise Phil Hartman 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@GatCat]

Catherine Benton She took away the kids parents!

[@magafun8911]

nothing positive about her. I bet if the kids were in that same room that night she would have took them out too. It was spur of the moment.

[@amaliag5877]

"My sister was such a lovely person. And I knew she would never hurt anyone." WRONG. AND WRONG. Obviously...

[@JustMe-ww6fi]

Yep I was like dude are you still in denial ? A wonderful person does not commit murder suicide & with the kids in the house ! Tragic story

[@mjohnson1741]

Exactly, maybe that's what happened her family was in denial about her mental illness and she never got help.

[@jimijamesjowitt]

A druggie child abusing husband killing daisy pusher.

[@codyclaeys2008]

@@jimijamesjowitt there wasn't any details of child abuse

[@Dangansona]

I think he knew her a little better then you did?

[@c.b.5535]

He should have left her. She just got more and more jealous of his success.

[@dkg249]

C. B. I think it was coming to that. He would have filed for divorce. She most likely thought “if I won’t have you, no one will”.jealous, psychotic, and suicidal.

[@julieankhan.2801]

No he was cheating on her. Look it up. That story got buried. She found out and he said he was gonna leave her . He was also controlling. His friend said that in his story. He wanted her at home with the kids. He had a habit of cheating them moving on.

[@Pookie1-q2w]

@@julieankhan.2801 she was cheating too... she was cheating while he was filming on set.. she is pure evil

[@MJ-fj9yv]

JulieAnkha N. Really! you sound like her. Blame anyone and everyone. That man and his children didn’t deserve that. What’s wrong with you?

[@renalopez6672]

They were both cheating on eachother. I'm annoyed by Byrnn's brother. He sued Pfizer blaming zoloft for her killing him and herself. He got a settlement of 100k. He only cares about the money he didn't even care about his sister and to do whatever he could to help her.

[@Pwnsweet]

"I've lost a sister who was such a wonderful person", "I knew she would never murder anyone" Brother still in denial.

[@jerryharrison870]

Yeah, not who I would call a good person... More like a witch who didn't deserve Phil Hartman. Things would be okay if they got a divorce and Phil got full custody of the kids.

[@redram5150]

I think he meant that’s how he felt at the time and had to face that feeling

[@SethMacLeod95]

@@redram5150 yes. I don’t see how people miss this lol

[@antzyfi]

Knew is pretense you guys are just stupid

[@SethMacLeod95]

@@antzyfi hey don’t call people stupid. Were all stupid

[@theresenydahl9531]

The murderer's brother downplays her responsibility and the crime quite a bit, even smiling and talking about how well the kids are doing today as if they were not affected badly. If she was unhappy she should have left instead of being egoistic, murdering the husband and turning her children into orphans. She had no right to do what she did.

[@dkg249]

Therese Nydahl My thoughts exactly about the brother.. making it sound like some sort of accident.... putting them in the same category. Sir, I know this is your sister, but at some point she turned into a jealous psychopath who murdered her sleeping husband then herself. He’s in extreme denial. SMDH

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Dina Glassman Maybe that is how he is coping. I am not saying it is right, but that is how he is coping.

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

Her Brother: "My sister would never want to kill anyone!" Ummm.. well she certainly did a-hole! And then she killed her own damn self too! After sobering up! That was the most ignorant statement he could make!

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

I believe she stayed with Phil because she wanted the fame.

[@dkg249]

RoyalMasterpiece I guess he’s searching desperately for a silver lining w the kids doing well now..but still.. u can love your sister but she did what she did....admit it’s horrific and don’t minimize it. He doesn’t know what the kids are going through still internally. If you’re human, you’d have to be mentally messed up..those kids were victims of a murder suicide because they’re the children left behind. He makes it seem like rainbows and sunshine. I’m glad they seem to doing well though.

[@linnycrocus6023]

If the roles were reversed we would be saying Phil was a monster and posting numbers everywhere for domestic violence hotlines. And I say this as a woman. People are letting Brynn off way too easy.

[@kungpaopizza2126]

Linny Crocus:Shes dead,dummy

[@thomasmiller7216]

@@kungpaopizza2126 What Linny is saying is 100% true, you fucking moron.

[@michaelstricklett7130]

As a male thank you. We are not allowed...

[@K42023]

Linny Crocus , Absolutely!! Women need to be held accountable . Call the police immediately if you are struck by a woman!! The first time it happens!! Red Pill yourself! Phil was a talented, funny, and caring guy that didn’t deserve to go out like this. Can you imagine what he endured for years?

[@LucasMartin-im5ub]

Bro Science Are you being sarcastic or just confused? Lol

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

Brynn was a very selfish person. Had everything a husband provided and got mad because he didn’t try to get her a part. Thought nothing of her children under the influence of alcohol and illegal DRUGS when she murdered Phil Hartman. She knew what she was doing.

[@Yagura6]

Phil actually did try but it wasn't his fault he succeeded where Brynn failed

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

Yagura6 -- how do you know?

[@Yagura6]

@@DDavis-mi2cg I was watching e true Hollywood story, and Phil was supposed to star in his own show The Phil Show with his wife Brynn, but the show was unfortunately canceled and Brynn was upset about it

[@jamesricker3997]

She also shot the next door neighbor who was in bed with Phil at the time

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

James Ricker - I heard no such news reports.

[@breshaw7691]

How can you say she was a good person given what she did? I get she was your sister, but she was far from a good person with the atrocity she committed let alone when the kids were home.

[@pookied.7738]

they meant that they had known her and known her to be a good friend or family member to them. thats how they knew this girl thats how they remember her. these types of situations are tough cuz you have mixed emotions. when it comes to the ppl closest to the murderer its very confusing. ppl get through it differently.

[@breshaw7691]

@@pookied.7738 it would be confusing but its insulting to his family members claiming she was a good person publicly. I would be pissed if someone said the person who killed my loved one in front of their children was a "good person".

[@pookied.7738]

@@breshaw7691 no its not insulting to others. If others are insulted by someone else trying to deal with this situation the best way they know how, then thats their problem. Ppl grieve in different ways. Those are the ppl who knew her as what she was before all this. They are not saying she's innocent and they are not defending her.

[@Littlething41]

@@pookied.7738 Yeah and the poor brother has to deal with the love he had for both of them and how can he then all of a sudden hate his sister for what she did. He probably just can't wrap his head around it. You think of the case of Chris Watts. His dad was his best friend and by his side. Never in a million years to think that he would murder his own children. So sad

[@robertpreston2220]

the brother pissed us off

[@prodigal1970]

My ex had similar problems to Brynn and to be quite honest, I might have ended up like Phil if I hadn't cut my losses and finally left her.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Cool story bro! 🙄

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

mannnn when you see them red flag GET AWAY FAST!!! if i didnt have elders helping me through stuff like phil i would have been a done deal to man!!

[@delete---7593]

Gabreya Bradley ?

[@delete---7593]

Yeah............ and believe that all woman are like that lol/lmao that's make's me sick!. 🤔😑

[@delete---7593]

Dominic Brogsdale Again STOP FUCKING THO!. 🤔😑.

[@1964Potter]

Glad the kids are doing well but I can tell you first hand life is hard not having your parents around no matter what the circumstances are 😢

[@magafun8911]

I have two great parents were not too strict with me growing up. I still live at home 30 years old and still no relationship. Yes I have a nice family life but sometimes when you have a rough childhood it's almost easier to be on your own and be more social with others.

[@user-bd1yv8gd5x]

maga fun No you’re just fucking pathetic that’s the problem.

[@LucasMartin-im5ub]

No parents is A LOT better than bad parents. Some people don’t realize what they have. The grass is always greener...

[@GorGob]

It can be a crazy damaging childhood living in the shadow of a out there artist parent.

[@AnnieWarbux]

So so sad. She stole her children's life away! She should have just left her family instead of destroying it! RIP Phil! You are missed!

[@janepatrick97]

This one still hurts

[@emmabradford137]

I know what you mean

[@THEREALCAPTAINDREAD]

Simpson’s going to Disney+ made me think of Phil.

[@Timmyfromphilly1994]

Bryan Cranston needs to play Phil Hartman in a biopic.

[@rosiepena8917]

Timothy Petriccione - yes! great idea. Too many people have forgotten about the genius talent of Phil Hartman.

[@vernamorales9816]

@@rosiepena8917 l agree with you !!

[@villanessa]

Yes absolutely

[@candice_ecidnac]

He's too old now. BC is 63 whereas Phil died at 49. BC wouldn't be able to play Phil in his prime unless they used expensive tech to de-age him. There are other people who could play him in a biopic.

[@punanie05]

Candice ecidnaC expensive tech yesss..... like makeup.

[@DSK12345y]

She WAS JEALOUS of his SUCCESS !!! SHE WAS KNOWN TO OPENLY MOCK AND TAUNT HIM IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ! SHE WAS A "DRUG FIEND" and a SHOCKING MOTHER !!!!!

[@toshathebeautiful8389]

Nah, his sister couldn't murder anyone. 🤔 except for the person she murdered. But other than that, she would never. Happens all the time. Non murderers, murder. They're not murderers, they just murder that one time. 👀☕

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

DUH -one committed murder by a person is a murderer.

[@TRYHARDGAMER604]

^^ wtf is this crazy bitch talking ab

[@TRYHARDGAMER604]

Lmao a murder is a murder

[@toshathebeautiful8389]

@@TRYHARDGAMER604 🤔 no one here speak sarcasm?

[@toshathebeautiful8389]

@@DDavis-mi2cg one must be fluent in sarcasm. See, I focused on the brothers statement about his sister not being able to murder. There's irony in that statement because she did, in fact, murder someone. I then wrote a comment "agreeing" with him, in a sarcastic way. Sure, she not a murderer, she's just a murderer. Kinda sad that I had to break it down. No worries though. I'm fluent in sarcasm. 👀☕

[@myskibunny4191]

Knew his sister would never murder anyone. Is he serious!!! My heart cries for the children who lost their parents, mostly their loving father. RIP Phil.

[@grawakendream8980]

he's delusional

[@mister.Ed1]

@@grawakendream8980 probably just like his sister

[@animula6908]

The fast lane can destroy anyone. Drugs are demons. The person you know who wasn’t high and the entity occupying their body when they get high: not the same person. Stay off drugs and try to give attention to others instead of seeking the spotlight for yourself, and I’m convinced you can have the best life possible. Break either of those rules, and I’m convinced you end up as one of these sad stories. God bless the kids and families, the community and cops who were involved, and the souls of both these people.

[@tessdeleon582]

Is he listening to himself???

[@tessdeleon582]

Drugs surely ruin your life

[@LaneCorbett]

There's a timeline somewhere where Phil is still making us laugh to this day

[@daintycaked]

right now through the art he created before he died.

[@foreversensei2194]

That's weird that u say that I was born in the 90s and I remember everyone used to say that he did the killing and he killed himself.. Mandela effect?.. maybe whoever heard the news just heard wrong maybe they were wrong all these years idk trippy

[@GetReady4LiftOff]

That is shocking. Drugs, alcohol + greed, jealously ruin soooo many families.

[@chrismartin2123]

How is this shocking alcohol and drugs are constantly destroying families

[@cc3184]

And easy access to a gun.

[@ellenanderson9535]

GetReady4LiftOff I KNOW !

[@jag5014]

People who live in a household with a gun are more likely to be killed by one. Many people obviously buy guns for protection, but you're statistically more likely to be killed by someone you know and even more likely to die by suicide. Not to mention accidents.

[@angelicearthling]

disturbing that the brother keeps referring to his drug addicting murdering sister as a 'wonderful person'. If she didn't shoot herself, she'd be in prison for the rest of her life. She's not a victim. Phil is the only victim in this situation.

[@angelicearthling]

@Andy I agree. She's a murderer. Horrible person. Yet somehow she got a pass by so many people.

[@esmokems]

I would like to hear from the adult children of Phil Hartman.

[@johansmallberries9874]

They should be left alone. Besides they were so young, what kind of insight could really be gained?

[@helenholt1161]

Leave them alone

[@debicongram5546]

No kidding.

[@thatbemefool]

esmokems - We should NEVER hear from them....EVER!

[@Anthony-nk4ky]

@dayum son and hear what, they were so young they probably haven the slightest memory of them if at all. They weren't aware of the family's issues. They know what we know. There's no point

[@godless1014]

It's a bit weird how when a man goes crazy and kills his wife and himself he's an irredeemable monster . . . but if the murderer happens to have a vagina we tend to view it a bit more sympathetically. Huh. That's strange.

[@RealSatanHere]

GODLESS101 it’s sexist bro.

[@wonderwoman6019]

Have yet to see anyone sympathetic in this case!! When the woman is abused, yes!! Definitely! But obvious Brynn was not abused, but a narcissist! Rightfully, have never seen any sympathy for her!

[@nsasupporter7557]

That just had a lot to do with the fact that that was her brother. Had it been a non relative they would’ve been more harsh and truthful

[@militarymeagan9816]

What a selfish woman to do that to her children and her husband.

[@austntexan]

You mean it was selfish of her to brutally murder someone as they slept?

[@TannieComegy-bl9nk]

@@austntexanyes lt was brutal not to be funny she killed him like a zombie what she 😮was thinking

[@olgafreeman8881]

The brother keeps trying to justify his drug addict sister’s actions.

[@olgafreeman8881]

shane pratt Thank you for sharing.

[@KSRugby]

sadly it seems to be a human condition that we paint the ones we love in a certain light after they've died and have very selective memories of them. She robbed the world of a great talent, but what's worse is leaving two kids without their parents like that. Awful and selfish act!

[@spa2damax]

Why use drug addict as if it's an insult? Addicts don't really have much of a choice.

[@DA-ib1ii]

@@spa2damaxbullsh*t

[@godmadesam]

I wish I could time travel! Man, what a selfish nutty heifer! Rip Phil! He filled my childhood with a lot of laughter!

[@LM-eu8yr]

I just discovered him. He's so funny!

[@robertpreston2220]

agree

[@i420severythingsparanormal6]

Him and farley RIP ✌

[@i420severythingsparanormal6]

Or mountain climbing 😉

[@lorimiller4301]

In that last picture, she looks frantic in her eyes. Like something is wrong. What a shame she didn't get help instead of getting wasted.

[@awwwyeaboyeeee]

I'm relieved to hear their kids are doing well. At least as well as can be expected.

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

Yes! I've wondered, now and then, how they were doing.

[@debicongram5546]

Oh, she's upset because Phil doesn't babysit her into an actress job. What a nutcase.

[@MrJimmyTide]

I guess being a wife and mother wasn't enough for her. Sure, her dream was to be an actress, so I get that's hard to let go of, but it shows how badly she wanted it above all else, ya know, instead of taking acting lessons and doing all the schlepping other people did to make it in Hollywood.

[@me_here_now]

Good grief, her family should not have been given those kids.

[@luigiprovencher]

Right but he probably didn't have anyone on his side that could or would take them.

[@claydogg234]

Her brother defended her way too much. DUDE SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE TALENT! Get over yourself and stop defending a murderer.

[@samw6048]

Phil was bar none the funniest person ever to grace the stages of SNL. Why isn't there ever a best of Phil Hartman on SNL? It's like they forgot he was ever there.

[@JesusBeTheAnswerToEverything]

Sam W probably bc they were both murdered not by brynn. Had what we’d been told really happened SNL WOULD be playing back best of Phil Hartman clips etc etc; but you don’t get that much air time when it’s thee Elites that take you out.. then have the media spoon feed us lies that we so readily swallow up. Good day sir.

[@ThatDoesntWorkForMeBrother]

There was a Best of Phil Hartman episode on SNL, it was shown a week or two after SNL had shown the Best of Chris Farley in the fall of 1998.

[@johnnycarnevale]

There is one, it’s on VHS & DVD. It’s great & a must own

[@morgenstern993]

@@johnnycarnevale I have the DVD. It truly is a must own. It's the one DVD I will never let any one borrow from me because chances are I wouldn't get it back.

[@crysdee461]

There is one

[@pinaopina]

I liked him on jingle all the way. He was funny. RIP

[@sp_ceace3235]

Put that cookie down!!

[@vernamorales9816]

@@sp_ceace3235 lol

[@THEREALCAPTAINDREAD]

Who said you can eat my cookies?

[@nsasupporter7557]

@Suyapa Opina I agree however, the character he played in that movie Wasn’t likable. He was an annoying neighbor who was trying to steal Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife. Same with Small Soldiers, he played an annoying neighbor in that movie too. But despite playing unlikeable characters he was still funny. RIP Phil Hartman

[@ye23.]

Omgggg I knew he looked familiar!!! That was him. I watched that movie soo many times as a kid. Great actor

[@pippenainteasy845]

Her brother.... dude this doesn’t count we wanna hear from his side of the family.... the friend showed more emotion

[@jhgjhggj]

I feel so bad for their kids losing both parents.

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

Straight up, I won’t even lie... This made me cry.

[@marynelson1977]

Loved him then and I love him now. Rest In Peace Sir! 🧡🧡🧡

[@DM83686]

I felt the same way when I heard the brother talking about her but we can’t judge him because he wasn’t inside the marriage and the person he knew as his sister was not who she really was, a selfish monster.

[@melissaredhead6000]

Poor little trophy wife ! She was tired of being cared for and living high off the hog.

[@MrJimmyTide]

I mean I can understand the feeling of worthlessness since she wanted to be an actress herself and felt like she was living in his shadow, but this obviously wasn't the way to deal with it.

[@loditx7706]

I cannot believe it's been 20 years. He still seems so present, not as if he's gone that long.

[@HarrisonsFord]

No other celebrity death has hit me as hard, before or since. Even seeing this video stung a bit.

[@7lilly5]

You ain't foolin. Phil was like the dad or uncle we all wished was around more.

[@tinaazzara8595]

Still perplexed, and very sad. Happy to know that their children are doing well. I wish them the very best.

[@newbooks9858]

People don't realize how dangerous active alcoholic/addicts can be.

[@jrsmith5080]

Hope Brynn enjoys hell. Rip Phil Hartman. He was a stud.

[@cutzymccall7675]

It was so hard to lose him. I still miss him. True tragedy.

[@kevinr.3542]

RIP Phil. You left a huge impression with your comedy. You were one of the greatest, no doubt. SNL will never see your level of talent ever again

[@i.m.7710]

So sad. He was wonderful. She needed help.

[@annferguson3113]

I don’t want to wish ill on nobody...except Brynn.🤨

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Rob Simpson just when you think ppl can’t get any more cruel, there is a liberal who sets the bar even lower...

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

@Rob Simpson so full of TDS, get used to 5 more years being a whiney entitled douchebag. What a coward!

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

These trolls aren't even from the US! Just cowardly scumbags without knowing their own ass from their face.

[@gkroll8467]

never get marries better yet dont get invlved with them thay are not worth it thats what prostitute are for

[@wbh3952]

if there is a hell she is certainly there.

[@mchoffner8497]

Glad the kids made it through this horrible tragedy to thrive

[@debby631]

He admitted that he was concerned due to her getting physical with him when they argued. A Shame he didn't act on his concern. Prayers for all.

[@XxXLeKaTXxX]

the facts don't add up, why she killed him and the used a diferent gun to killed herself and farley diying of overdose a months prior and norm macdonald suddenly was fired from SNL, and go to war against the channel

[@marklogsdon4735]

Can't believe 20 years, shame. We could've been laughing this whole time.

[@its-all-happening2172]

The brother is even blaming Phil for not giving her sister a part. She was a drunk and in the end succumbed to her own demons taking Phil with her.

[@lizyounger8260]

It's-All-Happening bro is a selfish person and obviously has the characteristics as his sister. Wot a terrible injustice.

[@number1chiefROKKA]

Everyone, to a man or woman, who worked with Phil, had admitted on camera, that she would belittle him in front of anyone. Even though he was the breadwinner and was a great dad. Based on the reports of how she acted, I can see why Phil would “forget” to ask for parts for her because he enjoyed getting away to be at peace at work. I never knew the man but there is still a part of me, as a consumer of media, that feels a loss for a guy I never met. To see his friends still weeping for him - 20 years later- like he was taken yesterday, is a testament to his impact on the ones that knew him. RIP.

[@TheWingsoffury]

"I lost a sister that was a wonderful person" except for the drugs and killing her husband

[@Victory1507ci]

My kids and my grandkids and I bond over the Simpsons - we miss Phil’s contributions to the show; he was a natural talent. We quote Troy & Lionel often! RIP Phil

[@erika8214]

That was a very sad story. Phil was so talented.

[@maryacosta1747]

Phil Hartman to this day brings joy in my heart when I watch his clips🙏🌹

[@joellee7645]

Coke and anti depressants dont mix...throw in some fancy drinks and a gun and ur in grave danger.

[@rosiepena8917]

joel lee - yup exactly

[@AURORATHEANIMATOR]

Glad to hear the kids are doing well. Phil was such a gem. There's no replacing him 💓

[@tabithatotten]

Please anyone who is suffering from substance abuse seek treatment. Phil should be here. I do not find Brynn's brother nor this interview appropriate.

[@stephaniehall2552]

I agree but please don't forget mental issues that brought about jealous feelings

[@tabithatotten]

@@stephaniehall2552 I agree Stephanie.

[@unknownname1681]

Joe Rogan was a good friend of Phil and tells the story how it really happened

[@heatheringram6287]

Sounds as though he's defending his crazy sister. Rest in peace Phil Hartman. You didn't deserve that.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

He was great on the Simpsons as Troy McClure.

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

TheDizzleHawke and Lionel Hutz

[@emmabradford137]

You may remember him from such films as the Wackiest Gun in the West and Christmashenanigans!

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Emma Bradford Haha!

[@ye23.]

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[@r_a_]

He played Arnie's neighbour in Jingle All The Way. Can't forget the role. RIP.

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

"Oh Liz, these cookies"! I loved him....

[@cruisecontrol7911]

@@ihaveinsomnia1 THIS!!!!! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO POST THIS LINE 🤣!!!

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

@@cruisecontrol7911 😁😁😁😁😁

[@davidwelsh6655]

My heart goes out to their kids. After 25 years, how do they come to terms with the fact that their mom is responsible for all this?

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Well don't you think this might be the definition of mental illness?

[@trailblazer77]

This is what alcohol and pills will do to you

[@JamesSmith-vk2ky]

@ Yup.

[@rodneyjenkins3908]

PEOPLE ALWAYS BLAME DRUGS AND ALCOHOL FOR PEOPLE ACTIONS.But DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Is the escape from what the person really is.Phil didn't deserve to have his life taken because of his wife problems.People kill out of anger and revenge and fear or losing something or someone.Drugs and alcohol isn't the problem. ONLY THE SYMPTOM.

[@stee8345]

she was also a raging jealous cokehead

[@noneya1238]

She mentally and physically abused befor she murdered him, she knew what she was doing, stop making excuses for her because she's a blond white women.

[@skooliemom]

My daughter was murdered by her ex boyfriend who then killed himself. Thankfully he didn't kill their 2 kids. His mom is raising the girls, and often makes excuses for her son. The truth is her son was a jealous, controlling, abusive person, and could not accept reality. I believe this was the same with Phil's wife.

[@christinehawkins8950]

Of course this mother is going to not bad mouth the mother around the children, what good comes out of it. Live is hard enough without hearing as a child your parent killed the other, and then themself. Do you ever seen your grand children?

[@christinehawkins8950]

Christy, do you ever see your grand kids? Oh is it to painful for you because of what he did to your daughter; you, and the children. That is a lot of trama.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

What a pos that brother is. Doesn’t mention how her addictions and mental instability contributed to his murder, and how she struggled with those things yet Phil stood by her, to his ultimate demise. No, instead he brings up something SHE had been upset with PHIL about. Disgraceful. How dare he! So Phil forgot to try and get her parts on shows. So what. Big deal. And maybe he didn’t forget at all. Maybe that’s what he said because he was afraid to tell her that her addictions and instability were the reasons why he didn’t mention it to them. Or maybe it never happened at all except in her head, and it’s just something she told her brother. But in any scenario, in no way should that be brought up when the discussion is about his murder at her hands and her suicide, WITH THEIR LITTLE KIDS IN THE HOUSE. Like it was some kind of slight against Phil and something that her actions can be blamed on. Like it justifies his murder or something!! AND he tells us she was such a nonviolent person that she only was upset with him on those couple of occasions when he forgot to try and get her parts on show. Next he’ll be saying she didn’t do it at all, that it’s all a cover up! She was mentally unstable, an alcoholic and a drug addict too, including around those kids. Which I would think played a much bigger roll in her decision to kill and take her own life. And it’s long since been discussed by SNL folks who were friends with Phil And around them a lot that she was abusive and irrational and threatening towards Phil. Yet he refused to abandon her. But that finally, when he told her he was taking the kids and leaving, she killed him and he else. But the nerve of this guy to say “I know she would never kill anybody”. Well guess what ahole? She did. And smiling and talking about her and like she was some kind of saint (while still passively aggressively making remarks that in a way elude to Phil being to blame for his own murder!) and trying to make us see your murderous and addicted sister through rose colored glasses does nothing to change that. So apparently what you “knew” was sh*t. Or you are purposely and willfully deluded. She not only murdered her husband, she made her children orphans. “Well adjusted” (I doubt it) or not. Awful. Twenty years was not long enough for you to keep you mouth shut when what comes out of it is victim blaming and disgusting. You Should keep them shut for another twenty years.

[@MoMo-nj2oc]

And you’re a pos too, you gossipy old hen

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

@@MoMo-nj2oc No no mo mo 😂

[@luigiprovencher]

He meaning Phil was probably embarrassed of her and that's why he didn't ask about getting her a part.

[@Aurorak-i6l]

Phil would’ve been an old man of 71 later in the month (September) if alive today.

[@nuclearrabbit1]

Such a massive loss of talent for the world. We are a little less human because of this woman's shallow insecurities and weakness. Rest in peace, Mr. Hartman.

[@Dancingontgesun1942]

This is a message for all the young guys. Look out for the woman who loves your success to the point she becomes jealous of it.

[@KernelHughes]

And for young ladies. The same could be said for jealous men

[@kathrynoneill5862]

I didn't realize how young he was when he died. Poor man he was so talented.

[@stee8345]

Chris Farley and Phil Hartman were my childhood heroes! I used to look forward to Saturday Night every week...best cast ever.

[@joshuamorrison8332]

"They argued about Phil's busy work schedule and Brynn's substance abuse". Uhh, a better way to say that is that Brynn was a mess. There is no marital problem that would cause a mother to take her own life without even writing her children a note. Me-too media always tries to slip in a layer of "if he had been a better husband this could have been avoided" bs.

[@prissylots4060]

she took away one of my most favorite comedians of all time. I couldn't imagine being his kids. I'm sorry for his children, that they have to live without parents. well live without mr. phil, because she didn't deserve her kids.

[@theone1681]

Man, I totally forgot abo Phil Hartman... Great comedian man, he was up there with the best of his era...

[@janetchambers5284]

phil hartman was a great funny man nobody chould fill his shoes

[@demondsims5411]

She killed Phil a day before my birthday back then. His death was shocking and sad. Another senseless death from the SNL Cast over the years. 😢

[@dkg249]

Completely heartbreaking watching his friend so completely devastated to this day. So hard to watch. And he appeared to be a wonderful father. He must have put up with SO MUCH TORTURE with her beforehand. Just unthinkable..His daughter looks just like him!

[@RequiemForYourDream940]

Brynn was jealous of phils success and fame...she wanted to be an actress so badly, and phil tried his best to get her roles. Her drug addiction consumed her, and her envy costed Phil his life ultimately. RIP Phil Hartman 🕊

[@Greyseabee]

Brynn was jealous of his success. She was obsessed with being famous and couldn’t stand it that his career took off and hers didn’t. She was a cruel selfish woman and decided he wouldn’t get to enjoy success either. Only thinking of herself she destroyed her own childrens happiness and stole their father from them stole a loving funny kind man from the world… SMH

[@sharonlefebvre1047]

Her brother needs to quit making excuses for his sister!! She was a drug and alcohol addict that needed to clean up herself and audition for her own gigs. She is a murderer plain and simple.

[@Caleb_Mandrake872]

Chris Connelly left out the part that she was high on cocaine when she murdered Phil Hartman.

[@HollieMoodie]

Yeah, he conveniently left it out that she had a drug relapse and was in a drug fueled rage when she killed him. But, instead he just keeps up the stereotype that those who have mental illness are dangerous. How lovely!

[@grawakendream8980]

he would say he'd get her a part, because if he didn't say that, she would rage and abuse him i'm sure. violent outbursting

[@sunilayya8948]

What a senseless woman to deny the world of such a treasure through her substance abuse. What a useless wretched human being she was after phil gave her everything.

[@Dana-l6n5b]

She was a jealous wife and obviously addicted to alcohol and drugs . I saw many interviews saying how nasty , cold and envious she was of Phil and his success as well as his friends and his ex wife who was on friendly terms with. Very sad . Brynn was very pretty and had a very nice life but she didn’t seem to appreciate it. So tragic for their kids . I feel brynns brother downplayed his sisters issues.

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

Sorry greg but your sis was a selfish monster who took a great talented wonderful man who brought us a lot of joy and happiness away from us so soon, because she said to herself, If I can't have phil then nobody can! *BANG* RIP Phil, You deserved a lot better than this. Brynn wasn't worth it!

[@noemiburns6470]

That is so unbelievably sad. I remember hearing that news vividly. Rest In Peace

[@joeypethan5083]

Chris Farley and Phil Hartman are the first two people I wanna save if I discover time travel

[@yellowblanka6058]

Not sure if you could save them, Chris was a sweet, funny guy who unfortunately suffered from deep insecurity and never believed people were laughing with him, so coped by abusing drugs/alcohol/food, and Phil Hartman would not leave/had faith in a wife who was frequently high/drunk and resented his success. Change only occurs when the people involved WANT to change, when they finally put their proverbial foot down and say "enough is enough", all the well-wishing in the world won't change things if the person doesn't want to change for their own good.

[@loraine6574]

Was she jealous of his fame?🤔🤔....😔

[@rooster12345678910]

loraine reminds me of jodi Ann arias

[@jamesricker3997]

And upset that he was having an affair

[@jennywinter3025]

Maybe he was cheating

[@kungfukid4124]

If he cheated and they divorced, she would got over half of his assets. No, she was psychotic. Shooting him in the house while the kids were there. Do you think she used a silencer, so she wouldn’t wake up the kids? No, shot him and herself with a loud bangs, waking up the kids and the kids, walking in the horror of what just happened. She was just another narcissist that didn’t get her glory. He wanted to leave her long time ago but stayed with her because of the kids. Now, I could be wrong because the full story never came out, but, still, no excuse of what she did and the manner of how she did it. Totally selfish.

[@a.k.4085]

@@kungfukid4124 Agree

[@r0xanne_d0ll]

I can't imagine being those kids after hearing two gun shots and being unsupervised until the police showed up

[@cruisecontrol7911]

the correct ingredients for PTSD

[@deanrane1961]

What a horrible thing for those kids to go through. Happy to hear they're doing well.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

He didn't know his sister was crazy? He didn't know she was so star struck she'd rather die, kill her husband and leave their kids ORPHANED simply because people didn't recognize her when she walked down the street. He lost his sister who was a wonderful person?!! Maybe when they were kids. The person who committed this crime was NOT a wonderful person.

[@ambroulard]

Bryns brother is totally in denial,,, His sister was a climbing wannabe control freak with serious substance and personality issues-- truly sad and pathetic.

[@ambroulard]

Also vindictive as hell,,, forgot to mention that!!!

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

As much as it might seem as if he is defending her, he isn't. He is actually defending himself. There is a biological reason as to why people often defend their family members. Even if they have committed some of the most heinous acts. The reason being, is they share the same DNA. So if somebody who you share the same DNA with, murder somebody, that doesn't look good on you. If your sister is a murderer, and you share the same DNA as her, your characteristics now come into question. So really he's just protecting himself, by defending his sister.

[@ravynhaley5630]

I think Phil would say “oh I forgot” to protect her from the people in charge of these shows just plain saying no. He would try to protect her and she killed him in the end. She took such a bright light out of this world for such selfish reasons and I will never understand it.

[@go4damo]

Right!

[@TannieComegy-bl9nk]

brynn you caused this

[@anthonycampos8057]

Joe Rogan called her a crazy person.

[@geinikan1kan]

Wow, the comments here. Two people lost their lives. That's horrible. Two children lost their parents. Does it feel better to get angry at the person who pulled the trigger twice? It's just sad.

[@larkenfield179]

Way to go, Brynn. Take Phil with you who probably didn't want to go. Such selfishness!

[@John-Jay-Allen]

This brother of this murderer really out to Be ashamed of himself. How DARE he say she was a good and lovely person! WTF! The family knew she had a substance abuse issue which eventually made her Snap one early May morning. I think it’s disgusting! Another prime example of More Simping by making excuses of women’s horrific behavior that led to death and tradgedy!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Zoloft + Cocaine = psychotic. Family sued Zoloft. Calm down. But don't take chill pills.

[@michelledrew1475]

Luved him in jingle all the way, so sad

[@TheEdge92]

This is so sad. A true loss! He was a treasure.