Comedian and actor John Candy will always be remembered for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry. During her time on earth, Candy was indeed an iconic figure in the world of cinema and known for her notable roles in several notable comedy films. Some of his films include; Home Alone, Stripes, Splash, Run Cool, and many more.
Candy’s role in comedy, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles remains one of her most memorable. He also remains an unforgettable entertainment figure for his various roles on a Canadian comedy show. Second City (SCTV). Here’s everything you need to know about the film icon’s life and death.
Who was John Candy?
John Candy was the son of Sidney James and Evangeline Candy. He was born in 1950 and grew up in a Catholic family. He attended Neil Mcneil High School, after which he studied journalism at Centennial Community College.
Candy began his career with a small role in the movie Class of 44 in 1973. He then appeared in The Silent Partner. Subsequently, he appeared on an episode of Canadian television show Police Surgeon as an accused killer. He joined the 90 Minutes Live late-night television show in 1976 and played a supporting role until the show ended.
John Candy joined the Second City comedy show in the late 70s and gained wide recognition for his versatility. The show which started in Canada premiered on NBC in 1981 and became famous in the Americas. In SCTV, he showed great versatility by impersonating celebrities like Orson Welles, Richard Burton, Jerry Mathers, Luciano Pavarotti, Divine. Jimmy the Greek and a host of others.
While he kept his fans engaged in his SCTV adventure, he also continued his cinematic exploits. Candy had a supporting role in The Blues Brothers in 1971. He starred in Stripes in 1981 and the following year appeared on Saturday Night Live as a host. He has also acted in many movies including; It came from Hollywood, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Splash, Summer Rental, Armed and Dangerous, and others.
In the early 90s, he starred in Masters of the Menace and Home Alone and also had a guest appearance on an episode of The Dave Thomas Show. John Candy, alongside Bruce McNall and Wayne Gretzky, bought the Toronto Argonauts from the Canadian Football League in 1991 and brought big-name players to the team.
His net worth
John Candy’s net worth was estimated at US$15 million at the time of his death. The talented actor has accumulated so much wealth thanks to his many television and film stints. There have been no reports on his finances after his death, but everything indicates that the late actor must have left a lot behind.
Woman, children
Candy left behind her wife Rosemary Hobor and two children; Christopher, his son and Jennifer, his daughter. John married in Hobor in 1979 and remained married until his death in 1994. His daughter Jennifer followed in her father’s line; she is an actress and also a television producer. Some of his production works include Sam Has 7 Friends and Prom Queen
How did he die? Cause of death
John Candy met his death on March 4, 1994, while on vacation in Durango, Mexico. Prior to his death, he had announced his intention to sell his team and was considering putting it up for sale. That day, John Candy had fallen asleep in his hotel room after phoning his co-stars, but was found dead shortly after midnight. He was 43 years old.
Reportedly, he had a heart attack in his sleep. The late Candy had a series of health problems associated with her weight. He finally gave up the long fight with heart problems the day he died.
A funeral was held for Candy at St Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California, after which he was buried in a grave above late actor Fred MacMurray at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. In his honor, Neil McNeil Catholic High School dedicated the John Candy Visual Arts Studio.
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