John Candy

John Franklin Candy October 31 1950 March 4 1994 was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. The larger-than-life comedic star John Candy dies suddenly of a heart attack on March 4 1994 at the age of 43.

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At the time of his death he was living near Durango Mexico while filming Wagons.

. Best known for iconic roles in 1980s The Blues Brothers. Candy was one of Canadas greatest and funniest character actors. His well-known role as the big hearted buffoon earned him classics in Uncle Buck 1989 and Planes Trains Automobiles 1987.

John Candy last moments on camera. As it would turn out Candy had a long history of poor health and bad habits which would contribute to his early death. When Candy suddenly passed away at the shockingly young age of 43 people were astounded.

John Candys development as an actor in the 1970s and his rise to stardom in the 1980s ran concurrent with a growing problem with addictions. His parents were working-class and his father died suddenly of a heart attack when he was just five years old. John Candy is well remembered as a great comedian and a fabulously funny actor.

He was just 43 years old. His fathers heart condition and his own obesity would continue to be perilous themes in his life. Candy rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its Second City Television SCTV series and through his appearances in comedy films including Stripes 1981 Splash 1984 Summer Rental.

In 1971 at the suggestion of comedian friend Dan Aykroyd Candy auditioned for the Second City comedy company. John Candy was born on Halloween in 1950 in Ontario Canada. Nearly 30 year ago on March 4 1994 that Canadian actor John Candy died of a heart attack in Durango Mexico.

His career has handed him some dry spells but Candy always rebounded. Catherine OHara was balling her eyes out reading his eulogy.

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