Comedian Pete Davidson of SNL fame reaches father’s age at time of 9/11 death: ‘This year is way harder’
To mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks, Pete Davidson is taking part in a comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden with Jon Stewart.
Comedian Pete Davidson, famous for his role on Saturday Night Live (SNL), celebrated his 33rd birthday on the same day his firefighter father, Scott Davidson, lost his life during the 9/11 attacks. In an interview with the New York Post, Davidson reflected on his perspective of the tragedy, which has changed significantly since he became a father himself.
He recalled initially perceiving his father as an "old guy" at the age of 33, but now realizes the profound impact of losing him. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Davidson participated in a comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden alongside Jon Stewart. The event aimed to reclaim the day by bringing joy rather than focusing on the sadness through documentaries.
Davidson chose to name his daughter Scottie, after her late father, hoping to keep the name alive. He also expressed his desire to celebrate rather than dwell on the tragedy, emphasizing that this year feels both difficult and beautiful as he spends it with his daughter.
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