Former 'SNL' Cast Member Commits Suicide

FARMINGTON, Conn. -- Former "Saturday Night Live" comedian Charles Rocket has killed himself.
The Connecticut medical examiner said Rocket slit his throat.
His body was found in a field near his home in Canterbury, Conn., Oct. 7.
He was 56.

Rocket was on "Saturday Night Live" in the 1980-81 season.
After a sketch spoofing the "Who Shot J.R." episode of "Dallas," Rocket muttered the F-word.
He was fired soon after that along with other cast members and writers. Ratings for the show were poor.
Rocket also played Bruce Willis' brother in "Moonlighting," and had a recurring role as Adam in "Touched by an Angel."
He also played Grossberg in "Max Headroom" and had roles in the films "Dances With Wolves" and "Dumb and Dumber."
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