Two Hundred in the Famous People (FP) Series - John Candy, 1950-1994
A beloved entertainer whose career counted 60 film and television credits, ownership of a champion football team and awards that included a supporting actress citation for his turn in drag, John Candy was best known as a founding member of Canada's SCTV comedy troupe.
A talented writer, actor and director, John Candy died at the age of 43 on March 4th, 1994 of a heart attack suffered while on location for the film "Wagons East".
Candy worked a breakneck schedule through 1993, completing the comedy "Canadian Bacon", directing his TV movie, and beginning the film "Wagons East", in which he played the put-upon scout guiding the Westward Migration's wimpiest wagon train. Shooting on location in Mexico, Candy returned to Los Angeles to consult an orthopedic specialist during filming, who found the actor in need of hip replacement: Surgeons would not attempt an operation, however, until the actor had successfully completed a weight loss program.
Despite often debilitating pain, Candy continued to work on "Wagons East", employing a double during his worst episodes of immobility. After a long and difficult day of filming on March 4th, 1994, John Candy suffered a full cardiac arrest in his sleep.
John was married to Rosemary Margaret Hobor until his death. They had two children, Jennifer and Christopher.
John was co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts, a Canadian Football League team. Once in 1991, John rented a yacht to cruise the English Bay during an Argonauts game. He invited Argo's front office and support staff only to join him during the game.
Memoryland Cemetery is a great place to honor this fine actor. A small plastic jar is hidden in the bushes just beside the marker of Joe Jr. and his mom. Plenty of room for some small trade items, so come prepared.
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