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Pete Davidson Honors Late 9/11 Firefighter Father Through Memories and Mementos
12 Nov
Summary
- Pete Davidson lost his firefighter father on 9/11 when he was 7 years old
- Davidson bonded with Eddie Murphy's comedy as a child, despite its adult content
- Davidson keeps his father's wedding ring, chain, and badge as cherished mementos
In a recent documentary, comedian Pete Davidson, now 31 years old, reflects on the profound impact of losing his firefighter father on 9/11 when he was just 7 years old. Despite the heartbreak, Davidson found an unexpected source of comfort in the most unlikely place—Eddie Murphy's 1983 comedy special Delirious, which was known for its adult content and profanity.
Davidson recalls his mother's initial shock at his fascination with the special, but she ultimately allowed him to watch it in secret, recognizing it as a way for him to cope with the tragedy. "I was dying laughing," Davidson says, "and she was like, 'You can watch this stuff as long as you don't repeat it or tell anybody.'"
