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John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian who is best known for his work in Hollywood films. Candy first rose to national prominence in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its SCTV sketch comedy series.
- 1969–1994
- March 4, 1994 (aged 43), Durango City, Mexico
John Candy. Actor: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Candy was one of Canada's 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). His career has handed him some dry spells but Candy always rebounded.
- January 1, 1
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Durango, Mexico
Story by Mollie Quirk. • 2mo • 2 min read. Today marks 30 years since beloved Canadian comedian and actor John Candy sadly died. The much-loved star was well known for his role in the 1980s...
Oct 26, 2022 · Updated March 27, 2024. After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994. John Candy’s death stunned the world, but the comedian himself had anticipated his demise for decades.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Candy was an actor and comedian known for such films as 'Splash,' 'Uncle Buck' and 'Cool Runnings.' Updated: May 7, 2021. Photo: Patti Gower/Toronto Star via Getty Images. (1950-1994) Who...
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March 4, 1994 · Durango, Mexico (heart attack) Birth name. John Franklin Candy. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Candy was one of Canada's 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) .