I like the fact that Catherine O'Hara gave the eulogy. She was the mother in Home Alone and they shared some good scenes together in that movie. They must have been really good friends.
I had the amazing privilege of meeting John 3 times at YYZ in Toronto. Once, he got up from his chair in the first class lounge to introduce me to his wife, son and daughter. What an honour to meet them all. Miss him terribly.
Ok.. Catherine O'Hara's funeral speech actually made me cry :( She and John Candy were amazing in Home Alone. Candy shot his scenes on only one day and improvised the dialoge about once forgetting a kid at a funeral. What a guy! He'll be missed forever and can never be replaced by anyone :(
I wish I'd known about the Toronto memorial in advance. We lived 2 hours from T.O. at the time, would've been so worth the road trip. 1:02 is the hardest to read, a constant reminder of what was, and what could've been... 💔
I cried after Catherine O'Hara's speech. It's so emotional. I think we can all see the tears in her eyes. When I watch them together on SCTV and in Home Alone I can't stop thinking "They look amazing together! They are so funny!" He didn't deserve to die. Rest in peace John! We love you! 💕
shame, and he was only 43. when he passed away I thought of him as "older", but now I'm 42 and it's just sad to think of how young he was. always liked his films.
47 now and what seemed ancient to me before seems so young now...when seeing older films this really seems apparent, people seemed to age so much faster then.
@Mary C I am 46 now but so far still going fairly well. aside from back pain (bad discs) but age related I guess. my mom passed away 2 yrs ago at 69 but they felt it was due to a bleeding ulcer. my dad is now 75 and still going strong, I hope to take after his side of the family. aging scares me, especially once you get over 50 they suggest all these tests like you're some kind of ticking time bomb, but as of right now so far so good, I still feel 20 so when I see a wrinkle or gray hair it floors me.
I’m 43 now and always thought he was in his fifties. I was 17 when he passed away and heard the news at school. Was really sad the rest of the day. Can’t get over how you he was.
As a kid in the late 70's early 80's John gave me and my brother tons of laughs to grow up with watching SCTV. His loss was tragic and he's just an irreplaceable talent!
I recall after John's death, his close friend Steve Martin fell into a state of total depression. He even turned down the role of the The Riddler in Batman Forever, he was that heartbroken.
@@kresnatherobloxminecraftga5526 Just rewatched PT&R 2 nights ago (my teens watching for the first time..we wanted to watch a rare "Thanksgiving" themed movie)..knowing John passed, the ending hit me SO much harder now! Very nearly cried! Funny movie, but emotional ending!
I still remember coming home from school and my mom telling me John passed away. I was absolutely stunned, just like everyone else that day. Such a kind man taken from us way too soon. You were and always will be the man, John. RIP My fellow Canuck.
It's such a shame he died young. He was one of the all time great comedy actors. Absolutely brilliant personality and you could tell he generally didn't care what people thought of him (which is refreshing for Hollywood). RIP John Candy X
That's the whole point of the poem I wrote months after: He was a wonderful man, a generous man, a hilarious man with a zest for life, and a brilliant career yet his future on earth was swept away too soon He has earned a place in heaven for all his hardships and all of his work yet he made the most with his friends and family but all of his happiness and all of his joy were swept away too soon We must now forget the past and we must get on with life and its ups, downs, and sidewayses yet we must always remember this genuine person since memories are all we now have because his great life was swept away too soon
I remember John passing,very vividly.My brother and I were very saddened to hear the news.As we were both big fans of his movies.It is particularly hard for me to remember,as my brother died a few weeks later at the tender age of 24. 20 years ago now,but the pain is still strong.Two great people who both made me laugh.I hope you are in a better place now,bringing joy to others as you did with us left behind.Who miss you very much.
I remember first hearing about his passing,when I was ten years old. He was always one of my favorite actors,and he seemed like such a great guy. RIP John Candy
the world has become less funny by far losing John candy and many other greats . and now the world has become more serious and more sensitive now that these great people like John are gone
@@MrHalo087 there can always be more people who are true comic gems like John Candy, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Mantan Moreland, Dudley Moore and the likes of other true greats....too many to list. Only foreseeable problem is not enough originality.
I wonder how many Americans only know John Candy from movies. You have to go back to the SCTV days, he was great. Johnny LaRue, Doctor Tongue, great stuff.
What a guy how can you not like him, his smile his face the look of a great man, the only thing we will miss will be you john, be safe and stay next to god [ we miss you john candy ] thanks for all the smiles you put on our faces R,I,P, YOUR THE GREATEST
One of the best comedian actors. Such great comedic timing but also so wholesome and lovable. You can tell he was kind and never let his fame get to his head. What a loss.
I'm 31 and watched John's films as a child growing up and still do well into adulthood.He was one of these sweet kind souls that you knew was just as great onscreen as he was off, there was no faking it with him, what you see on screen is John Candy being himself. It still brings a tear to my eye when I stop and think about how much I miss his presence in the world.
He is one of my all time favorite comedians and a good human being. He gave me laughter during times of sadness growing up. God bless him and the other comedic talents of the 80s who have passed on.
My heart is still heavy. Grew up watching him. SCTV, Johnny La Rue, Detective Harry Crumb and his numerous "disguises" including the world's heaviest Jockey!..
He was only 43. I am from Greece and i deeply admire all his works as equals. He was so talented and it is a with out a doubt a huge lose for big Screen. Rest in Peace ny friend, Give the rythm, Give the rime in Paradise.
I loved john candy and i remember hearing the sad news of his passing as if i had heard it today.... What an amazingly talented comedian and actor john candy was... He left way too soon, Rip dear man.
i grew up as a somewhat fat kid and i clung to this mans work.....he inspired me a great deal....the physical comedy,the one liners as well as his terrific acting ability...only the lonley and jfk really displayed his overall skill...john candy was a mountain of a man in stature...his presence was even bigger...stripes,uncle buck,summer rental,sctv,plaines,trains,the great outdoors,harry crumb ect.....bravo johnny.....you did good my friend....r.i.p
It's 2024 and I still watch and look deeper and appreciate your movies, Mr. John Candy. Full of laughs, wisdom, and memories. You'll always be in our hearts and memories. ✊🏽💪🏽
John Candy is / was one of only a handful of actors who could make you laugh merely with his presence...right up there with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Groucho Marx, W.C Fields, and Charlie Chaplin...never saw him do anything that didn't crack me up...RIP John...
It still hurts to this day in 2022 that John Candy left us so soon when he did but left us all a great gift the gift of getting to see him in action in the movies he was cast in and how talented he was 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Can't believe its been 30 years!!!!!!!!!!! It just seems like maybe 10.... Man I loved everything he played in Including SCTV...very fun and funny guy...
I was a kid when i first saw John on SCTV. Absolutely made me laugh all the time. Dr. Tongue, Johnny LaRue, shmengie… peppy long socks and more. Pure talent who is sourly missed
This man always made me laugh out loud...truly sad he went young..In plane, trains and automobiles he said "I love who I am"...So do I John Candy xxx :(
Gone almost 30 years now. I remember when he passed. I was 10. I remember crying because the guy that made me laugh in all those classic movies was gone and couldn’t make movies anymore. I now watch all those movies with my children and they love them and we all laugh together. Thank you Mr candy.
Orange whip, orange whip, three orange whips! John Candy was an incredible man!! It seems like everyone loved, and respected him!!! Count me in that group!
John Candy was and always will be my favourite hollywood actor. Rest well John, you wouldn’t believe the shit that Hollywood has gone to since you’ve been gone.
I can't believe that John Candy was only 43 years old, so young. Right now in the year 7/7/2020, I'm 44 years old and I've dealt with being over weight since I was a teenager. I have to make sure that I have a long life.... RIP Mr. Candy :-(
The day he died, I can remember very clearly. I was very sad and very upset. As, in the back of my mind somewhere, I didn’t want to believe it… but I knew because of his weight, height, and love for food, and cigarettes that it was sadly going to be a short life. The crazy thing is, all he got in, in that short life is more than most of us get in… if we get 100 years. He is a great example of living life to its fullest, doing everything you can do to be and stay your happiest… and treat everybody as if they are your best friend. John, I love you and I miss you. I wish you were still here every day, because this world truly needs you now. Thank you for everything you did to make people smile when they were feeling their worst. You are a true example of an incredible human being in a blueprint for how people should treat each other every second of every day. Everybody should strive to be even 50% of what you were.
It happens more commonly than you think. At least he didn't suffer in this way. I was only 4 when he passed and was too young to understand. But watching his films and reading about him makes me wish there were more authentic people like him in Hollywood today
he was an angel he should still be here. one of the best ever. he's rip in the best place, and when we ge there, he'll be smiling at us. but for now he smiling down at us, waiting for our arrival, by plane, train, or automobile :). RIP John you're always loved and missed thanks for everything.
My favorite comedic actor of all time. I remember when I first heard the news. One of the saddest days of my life. To me he will always be immortalized as Del Griffith in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Always admired his charisma, he looked like the kind of man who could talk to anyone about anything and anywhere and make them feel good after a chat and a laugh, loved his movies.
This bothers me more and more that such an enormous talent is no longer here yet there are people causing harm to the world and it seems those people like forever. The world isn't fair but people like John Candy will live forever in some way.
Thanks nut for sharing the vid. Such a wonderful human being that we hope never to forget. Brings so many wonderful memories growing up and that's how we should remember him - all the smiles (and tears) he brought to so many.
Just recently received CANADIAN BACON on DVD after ordering it on AMAZON. Always loved him in this film. Between him, Rhea Pearlman, Steven Wright, and Kevin Pollak... my God, what a riot. GOD BLESS BUD BOOMER! 🤣🇵🇷🇺🇸📽🗽🦂😎
He was talented. Happy. Friendly. Likable. Brought joy and laughter to people. He was very heavy at the end. He looked way too stressed. I’ve read about his cravings for food. They were powerful and constant. There’s got to be a cure.
I heard his dad died of the same thing at 35 and his grandfather at 42. Most likely they had some kind of heart defect that was going around in their family that doctors weren't really understanding at the time, and even if he didn't smoke or carried 300+ pounds or did drugs he wouldn't have lasted much longer probably.
I believe he was actually 400 lbs., when he died, not just 300 lbs! Also, my brother saw him in a Manhattan bar, around 1991 or 1992, with his entourage & had an estimated 23 "screwdrivers" in a few hours! I loved the guy too, but you are not going to live long if you don't limit yourself! My brother, who weighed 260 lbs., lost nearly 100 lbs. after Candy's death & never gained it back!
Back in the 80s when John did Only The Lonely in Chicago. I was hooked on that movie. I actually use to pass the off Clark street every day when I went to work. One day I got off early & took the bus back to that house. No one lived there & so I walked up those steps. I stood there happy because I could picture Anthony Quinn next door & there was flowers & seeing John wearing his police uniform saying hi to Maureen Oharra (His mom) It's been 20 years since I did that? But happy I did! R.I.P John
I never realised he made so many films. I should check them out. For me....John Candy will always be Frank Dooley in Armed and Dangerous. LOL he's a funny guy :) All the best John - thanks for the laughs
I love THE GREAT OUTDOORS . Actually met co-star Dan Aykroyd (Uncle Roman) a few years ago....Christ...he's TALL! But, I digress. Love John Candy =) His characters always have a lovable quality.
I like the fact that Catherine O'Hara gave the eulogy. She was the mother in Home Alone and they shared some good scenes together in that movie. They must have been really good friends.
MichaelBrookham they go way back to the SCTV days, it’s like losing a member of your family
He passed on her bday
I had the amazing privilege of meeting John 3 times at YYZ in Toronto. Once, he got up from his chair in the first class lounge to introduce me to his wife, son and daughter. What an honour to meet them all. Miss him terribly.
Awww..So do I my friend.AGreat Man.Arohanui John Candy.
So sweet!!!!! I still miss him to this day, I wish I could have met him.
❤❤❤❤❤John was Awesome
Ok.. Catherine O'Hara's funeral speech actually made me cry :( She and John Candy were amazing in Home Alone. Candy shot his scenes on only one day and improvised the dialoge about once forgetting a kid at a funeral. What a guy! He'll be missed forever and can never be replaced by anyone :(
I wish I'd known about the Toronto memorial in advance. We lived 2 hours from T.O. at the time, would've been so worth the road trip. 1:02 is the hardest to read, a constant reminder of what was, and what could've been... 💔
I wish there were more authentic people in Hollywood today like John candy...truly one of a kind.
Wagons East first movie full length
In June 1982 Tristar Pictures
Damn. March 11, 2024. What a true statement
March 12 here, still true
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March 11, 2024. Exactly 1 week after the 30th anniversary of his death. Time flies! I remember when he died.
I cried after Catherine O'Hara's speech. It's so emotional. I think we can all see the tears in her eyes. When I watch them together on SCTV and in Home Alone I can't stop thinking "They look amazing together! They are so funny!" He didn't deserve to die. Rest in peace John! We love you! 💕
And (Kevin's Dad) gone too.
Here's Catherine's complete eulogy: ua-cam.com/video/O8CoPFXED_Y/v-deo.html
His last name is Candy and he was born on Halloween..
That's how cool this guy was.
How meaningful!
Karmic
Wait what that’s hilarious! 😂😂 that’s really cool though
His parents should've named him Hal Owen Candy.
shame, and he was only 43. when he passed away I thought of him as "older", but now I'm 42 and it's just sad to think of how young he was. always liked his films.
Ikr? I felt like he was old, but now I see he was way too young.
47 now and what seemed ancient to me before seems so young now...when seeing older films this really seems apparent, people seemed to age so much faster then.
God, stop
@Mary C I am 46 now but so far still going fairly well. aside from back pain (bad discs) but age related I guess. my mom passed away 2 yrs ago at 69 but they felt it was due to a bleeding ulcer. my dad is now 75 and still going strong, I hope to take after his side of the family. aging scares me, especially once you get over 50 they suggest all these tests like you're some kind of ticking time bomb, but as of right now so far so good, I still feel 20 so when I see a wrinkle or gray hair it floors me.
I’m 43 now and always thought he was in his fifties. I was 17 when he passed away and heard the news at school. Was really sad the rest of the day. Can’t get over how you he was.
As a kid in the late 70's early 80's John gave me and my brother tons of laughs to grow up with watching SCTV. His loss was tragic and he's just an irreplaceable talent!
Hi from 12yrs later reply if ur still alive
@@kakarot4243 maybe they aren't
Taken way before his time but shall always have a place in our hearts ❤️
I recall after John's death, his close friend Steve Martin fell into a state of total depression. He even turned down the role of the The Riddler in Batman Forever, he was that heartbroken.
Yeah I Love Their Performance In Plane,Trains& Automobiles
@@kresnatherobloxminecraftga5526 Just rewatched PT&R 2 nights ago (my teens watching for the first time..we wanted to watch a rare "Thanksgiving" themed movie)..knowing John passed, the ending hit me SO much harder now! Very nearly cried! Funny movie, but emotional ending!
freestylenut your kidding he was going to play riddler? Poor Steve no wonder he's not doing new films because ofJohn.
Steve is an amazing guy. Doesn't surprise me at all. True humans, both!
@@kresnatherobloxminecraftga5526 I did too
John Candy was a marvelous actor, and big hearted person. His Comedy was untouchable, Their will never be another.....
John Candy was one of the best comedy actors in his time .... no one else can ever match his comedy style .
dennis killilea he was so big heart he cared for the onscreen pepole to like Ryder in uncle buck he looked out for her from that loser pal.
Yes. Del Griffith was basically Candy playing an exaggerated version of himself. Huge heart on that guy, and naturally hilarious.
i was in college when he died.
He had been one of my favorite movie actors during the 80's
gar y Same here bro, was my junior year.
R.I.P John Candy
1950-1994
A great person and an absolute gem of a comedian and actor. He is still very much missed.
RIP John Candy !! His humor will forever be in our heart !
I still remember coming home from school and my mom telling me John passed away. I was absolutely stunned, just like everyone else that day. Such a kind man taken from us way too soon. You were and always will be the man, John. RIP My fellow Canuck.
It's such a shame he died young. He was one of the all time great comedy actors. Absolutely brilliant personality and you could tell he generally didn't care what people thought of him (which is refreshing for Hollywood).
RIP John Candy
X
That's the whole point of the poem I wrote months after:
He was a wonderful man,
a generous man,
a hilarious man
with a zest for life,
and a brilliant career
yet his future on earth
was swept away too soon
He has earned a place in heaven
for all his hardships
and all of his work
yet he made the most
with his friends and family
but all of his happiness
and all of his joy
were swept away too soon
We must now forget the past
and we must get on with life
and its ups, downs, and sidewayses
yet we must always remember
this genuine person
since memories are all we now have
because his great life
was swept away too soon
I remember John passing,very vividly.My brother and I were very saddened to hear the news.As we were both big fans of his movies.It is particularly hard for me to remember,as my brother died a few weeks later at the tender age of 24. 20 years ago now,but the pain is still strong.Two great people who both made me laugh.I hope you are in a better place now,bringing joy to others as you did with us left behind.Who miss you very much.
Im sorry for your loss.
And i liked John Candy too.
Sadly missed.
Stayshtum68 i hope both of them rest in peace and happiness now!😢💖
And again a lot of years have passed 😢
May both of their memories be eternal !
Still use his line from Summer Rental when I go out to bars
"What can I get yah?" "How bout really drunk" haha classic Candy
I remember first hearing about his passing,when I was ten years old. He was always one of my favorite actors,and he seemed like such a great guy. RIP John Candy
There will never be another John Candy. He is greatly missed. Comedy lost a fine human being that could make a sad person laugh again. RIP John
21 years ago today the world became less funny.
the world has become less funny by far losing John candy and many other greats . and now the world has become more serious and more sensitive now that these great people like John are gone
25 now he will always be in our hearts
Couldn’t have agreed with you more......
@@MrHalo087 there can always be more people who are true comic gems like John Candy, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Mantan Moreland, Dudley Moore and the likes of other true greats....too many to list. Only foreseeable problem is not enough originality.
Him and Robin Williams are making God's ribs hurt 😀
I wonder how many Americans only know John Candy from movies. You have to go back to the SCTV days, he was great. Johnny LaRue, Doctor Tongue, great stuff.
What a guy how can you not like him, his smile his face the look of a great man, the only thing we will miss will be you john, be safe and stay next to god [ we miss you john candy ] thanks for all the smiles you put on our faces R,I,P, YOUR THE GREATEST
And when we see him he will do it again.
@@JustinMacri007 amen my brother
2021 and we still love and miss you. Thank you for everything.
Great man. Planes, trains will always be my favourite comedy. Pure gold.
One of the best comedian actors. Such great comedic timing but also so wholesome and lovable. You can tell he was kind and never let his fame get to his head. What a loss.
3-1-2024 Wow, I can't believe its been 30 years! I still love watching his movies. 😥💔
He was true to his last name, cuz he was a really sweet guy. And extremely talented as an actor and comedian. Still miss him.
Rip Great man and still missed
R-I-P "UNCLE BUCK".YOUR STAR KEEPS BURNING
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Uncle Buck was John
It’s crazy how Wagon’s East was Candy’s 43rd film and he was 43 years old when he died
I'm 31 and watched John's films as a child growing up and still do well into adulthood.He was one of these sweet kind souls that you knew was just as great onscreen as he was off, there was no faking it with him, what you see on screen is John Candy being himself. It still brings a tear to my eye when I stop and think about how much I miss his presence in the world.
How can 2 people dislike John Candy.
I love Planes, Traisn and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. Great films and great actor.
He is one of my all time favorite comedians and a good human being. He gave me laughter during times of sadness growing up. God bless him and the other comedic talents of the 80s who have passed on.
John Candy was a huge part of my childhood. Makes me tear up.
Jeeze, 42 films in 22 years. Lucky to see a film every other year from the rich punks in hollywood now.
He was the man.
My heart is still heavy. Grew up watching him. SCTV, Johnny La Rue, Detective Harry Crumb and his numerous "disguises" including the world's heaviest Jockey!..
My favourite actor of all time such a lovely warm smile almost wish he was my dad
oh my god he was my favorite actor in uncle buck
He was only 43. I am from Greece and i deeply admire all his works as equals. He was so talented and it is a with out a doubt a huge lose for big Screen. Rest in Peace ny friend, Give the rythm, Give the rime in Paradise.
I miss him and his unique humour.
I loved john candy and i remember hearing the sad news of his passing as if i had heard it today.... What an amazingly talented comedian and actor john candy was... He left way too soon, Rip dear man.
i grew up as a somewhat fat kid and i clung to this mans work.....he inspired me a great deal....the physical comedy,the one liners as well as his terrific acting ability...only the lonley and jfk really displayed his overall skill...john candy was a mountain of a man in stature...his presence was even bigger...stripes,uncle buck,summer rental,sctv,plaines,trains,the great outdoors,harry crumb ect.....bravo johnny.....you did good my friend....r.i.p
It's 2024 and I still watch and look deeper and appreciate your movies, Mr. John Candy. Full of laughs, wisdom, and memories. You'll always be in our hearts and memories. ✊🏽💪🏽
I fell in love with him watching every one of his movies. Rest well, friend.
John Candy is / was one of only a handful of actors who could make you laugh merely with his presence...right up there with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Groucho Marx, W.C Fields, and Charlie Chaplin...never saw him do anything that didn't crack me up...RIP John...
He could make me laugh and he could make me cry.. He was one of the best!!
It still hurts to this day in 2022 that John Candy left us so soon when he did but left us all a great gift the gift of getting to see him in action in the movies he was cast in and how talented he was 🇺🇸🇨🇦
One of the best actors ever, Such a funny guy.. l can watch his films over and over again.
Amazing natural comedy and acting talent. One in a million.
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is one of my favourite movies. Just a genuine human being.
Can't believe its been 30 years!!!!!!!!!!!
It just seems like maybe 10....
Man I loved everything he played in
Including SCTV...very fun and funny guy...
Wish he were here still. He seemed like such a good guy and he was a great actor!
I was a kid when i first saw John on SCTV. Absolutely made me laugh all the time. Dr. Tongue, Johnny LaRue, shmengie… peppy long socks and more. Pure talent who is sourly missed
Freaking loved him in The Great Outdoors & Summer Rental.
R.I.P John
We still miss you even now John. We were lucky to have lived alongside you.
This man always made me laugh out loud...truly sad he went young..In plane, trains and automobiles he said "I love who I am"...So do I John Candy xxx :(
Still miss john, when uncle bucks on or great outdoors I always cry with laughter.. He was the best in the business very sad he's no longer with us.
I’m watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles right now. I’ve seen four movies of his. He was a good actor. We lost a legend.
Loved him. So adorable and funny.
Gone almost 30 years now. I remember when he passed. I was 10. I remember crying because the guy that made me laugh in all those classic movies was gone and couldn’t make movies anymore. I now watch all those movies with my children and they love them and we all laugh together. Thank you Mr candy.
Orange whip, orange whip, three orange whips! John Candy was an incredible man!! It seems like everyone loved, and respected him!!! Count me in that group!
I remember my grandmother telling me he’d died when I was 12 years old. I was stunned.
The world misses you still John , you were the best . RIP
I always thought Candy was the perfect last name for him based on how sweet his characters were.
John Candy was and always will be my favourite hollywood actor. Rest well John, you wouldn’t believe the shit that Hollywood has gone to since you’ve been gone.
I can't believe that John Candy was only 43 years old, so young. Right now in the year 7/7/2020, I'm 44 years old and I've dealt with being over weight since I was a teenager. I have to make sure that I have a long life.... RIP Mr. Candy :-(
The day he died, I can remember very clearly. I was very sad and very upset. As, in the back of my mind somewhere, I didn’t want to believe it… but I knew because of his weight, height, and love for food, and cigarettes that it was sadly going to be a short life. The crazy thing is, all he got in, in that short life is more than most of us get in… if we get 100 years. He is a great example of living life to its fullest, doing everything you can do to be and stay your happiest… and treat everybody as if they are your best friend.
John, I love you and I miss you. I wish you were still here every day, because this world truly needs you now. Thank you for everything you did to make people smile when they were feeling their worst. You are a true example of an incredible human being in a blueprint for how people should treat each other every second of every day. Everybody should strive to be even 50% of what you were.
I miss John candy I loved him he was my favorite actor wonder what it would be like if he was still alive
Was in my mid 20s when he died. Ive got that and more now.....dand time flies.
My favorite john candy movie is the great outdoors and uncle buck i always remember him he makes me laugh when i was a kid.
John Candy was a one off the real article. Sadly missed.
He actually died from a heart attack
true
It happens more commonly than you think. At least he didn't suffer in this way. I was only 4 when he passed and was too young to understand. But watching his films and reading about him makes me wish there were more authentic people like him in Hollywood today
he was an angel he should still be here. one of the best ever. he's rip in the best place, and when we ge there, he'll be smiling at us. but for now he smiling down at us, waiting for our arrival, by plane, train, or automobile :). RIP John you're always loved and missed thanks for everything.
Absolutely loved John Candy...a comic above all others RIP...
My favorite comedic actor of all time. I remember when I first heard the news. One of the saddest days of my life. To me he will always be immortalized as Del Griffith in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Always admired his charisma, he looked like the kind of man who could talk to anyone about anything and anywhere and make them feel good after a chat and a laugh, loved his movies.
Catherine O'Hara was a genius in her own right. If anyone could understand who John Candy was and get that across to others, it would be her.
This bothers me more and more that such an enormous talent is no longer here yet there are people causing harm to the world and it seems those people like forever. The world isn't fair but people like John Candy will live forever in some way.
The movies he played in are still fun to watch
Thanks nut for sharing the vid. Such a wonderful human being that we hope never to forget. Brings so many wonderful memories growing up and that's how we should remember him - all the smiles (and tears) he brought to so many.
The epitome of the phrase "the good die young". A true master of his craft gone way too soon. R.I.P John Candy
Just recently received CANADIAN BACON on DVD after ordering it on AMAZON. Always loved him in this film. Between him, Rhea Pearlman, Steven Wright, and Kevin Pollak... my God, what a riot. GOD BLESS BUD BOOMER! 🤣🇵🇷🇺🇸📽🗽🦂😎
He was talented. Happy. Friendly. Likable. Brought joy and laughter to people. He was very heavy at the end. He looked way too stressed. I’ve read about his cravings for food. They were powerful and constant. There’s got to be a cure.
He seemed like he was such a sweet man.
Approaching 30 years to the day and his comedic energy is missed.
R.I.P John Candy,but he still lives on in his movies,and his fans,so hell never really die.
Definitely one amazing actor.
He could play comedy and drama like no one else.
I heard his dad died of the same thing at 35 and his grandfather at 42. Most likely they had some kind of heart defect that was going around in their family that doctors weren't really understanding at the time, and even if he didn't smoke or carried 300+ pounds or did drugs he wouldn't have lasted much longer probably.
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To Eric H-You're right about that. The only thing that ma y have saved him was weigh t reduction surgery.
I believe he was actually 400 lbs., when he died, not just 300 lbs! Also, my brother saw him in a Manhattan bar, around 1991 or 1992, with his entourage & had an estimated 23 "screwdrivers" in a few hours! I loved the guy too, but you are not going to live long if you don't limit yourself! My brother, who weighed 260 lbs., lost nearly 100 lbs. after Candy's death & never gained it back!
2024 and your still missed by many 🙏💯
God bless his SOUL 🇬🇧
Back in the 80s when John did Only The Lonely in Chicago. I was hooked on that movie. I actually use to pass the off Clark street every day when I went to work. One day I got off early & took the bus back to that house. No one lived there & so I walked up those steps. I stood there happy because I could picture Anthony Quinn next door & there was flowers & seeing John wearing his police uniform saying hi to Maureen Oharra (His mom) It's been 20 years since I did that? But happy I did! R.I.P John
One month later, Kurt Cobain is died
I never realised he made so many films. I should check them out.
For me....John Candy will always be Frank Dooley in Armed and Dangerous. LOL he's a funny guy :)
All the best John - thanks for the laughs
Dam we miss you, man. Love you, John. See you on the next level.
My son is in heaven with him. He loved him so much
Forever in our Hearts, God bless you John
His laughter will always live in our hearts ...
Great speech by Catherine o'Hara.
Sad. This guy was a fucking comedy genius. 😢 Rest Easy John. ❤️
I love THE GREAT OUTDOORS . Actually met co-star Dan Aykroyd (Uncle Roman) a few years ago....Christ...he's TALL! But, I digress. Love John Candy =) His characters always have a lovable quality.
Did Dan tell you about the Aliens?
How nice is dan?