John Candy’s beloved family paid tribute to the actor on Saturday on the 29th anniversary of his tragic death aged 43.
Iconic actor Candy – who was famed for starring in films such as Home Alone, Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automobiles – died of a heart attack on March 4 1994, leaving behind his wife Rosemary and two young children Jennifer and Chris.
Jennifer, now 43, Chris, 38 and Rosemary, 73, shared poignant throwback snaps of the actor as they marked nearly three decades without him.
Jennifer posted a sweet snap showing her as a toddler with her father, writing: ‘You will always be around. You will always be missed. You will always be loved.’
Chris shared a photo of his father standing by a river and penned: ‘Sending love to my father today. 29 years ago you started a new journey. I miss you and think of you often. I still think of you daily.
RIP: John Candy’s beloved family paid tribute to the actor on Saturday on the 29th anniversary of his tragic death aged 43 – Candy’s daughter Jennifer, 43, posted a poignant throwback snap
‘Loss is never easy but I can optimistically say it is one of the great teachers in life.’
Rose posted a photo of the actor waving on set and wrote: ‘I was going through photos today and I thought this is a great one to post . Miss you today. As always with love.’
This comes after it was revealed a documentary giving a never-before-seen insight into the life, career and tragic death of Candy has been made by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds.
Variety reported Amazon is in negotiations to acquire the untitled film directed by Hanks, 45, and produced by Reynolds, 46 and George Dewey via his production company, Maximum Effort.
The film – made with the full support of Candy’s family – will reportedly give an insight in Candy’s private family life off-screen.
It will also feature never-before-seen home videos, archives and family interviews.
Hanks’ father Tom Hanks and stepmother Rita Wilson starred with Candy in 1985 film Volunteers, with Candy also appearing in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
Hanks also produces the documentary with Sean Stuart and Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper.
Tragic loss: Iconic actor Candy – who was famed for starring in films such as Home Alone , Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automobiles – died of a heart attack on March 4 1994, leaving behind his wife Rosemary and two young children Jennifer and Chris (Candy pictured 1983)
Forever loved: Candy’s son and widow Rose posted sweet snaps of the star and reflected on his legacy
Reynolds is known for his affinity with fellow Canadian actor Candy and his friendship with his family.
On the 25th anniversary of his death in March 2019, he shared a moving video montage of the star, with the support of Candy’s children.
Reynolds wrote; ‘It’s the 25th anniversary of John Candy’s passing. We cooked up a small tribute to a comedic genius and Canadian hero. If you haven’t seen much of his work, take a look at his films. He was a treasure.
Chris Candy called the video ‘lovely’ while Jennifer Candy wrote: ‘This made me cry. It’s so amazing and sweet!. He has so many people that absolutely love him, he was one of the best.’
Candy first shot to fame via his work as a member of Toronto’s branch of improv comedy group The Second City in 1972. He then joined the cast on Toronto-based comedy-variety show Second City Television which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a huge hit.
The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing.
Behind the stardom: This comes after it was revealed a documentary giving a never-before-seen insight into the life, career and tragic death of Candy has been made by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds (pictured 1993)
Looking back: Candy had a minor, yet important, role as Gus Polinski in 1990’s Home Alone
His breakout role came when he played Tom Hanks’ character’s womanizing brother in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim
His breakout role came when he played Tom Hanks’ character’s womanizing brother in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim.
Candy appeared in a number of comedies throughout his career, including Spaceballs and Cool Runnings.
He had a minor, yet important, role as the ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ in Home Alone. His character Gus Polinski helps reunite Kevin with his mother, making for a happy ending.
He actually starred alongside Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 film Uncle Buck before they were reunited on the set of the holiday film.
He won legions of fans for his role as shower curtain salesman Del Griffith in 1987 classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
The film follows the story line of anxious and stern businessman Neale Page (Steve Martin) who is trying to get home to see his family in Chicago.
Stuck in an airport lounge in Kansas after an emergency landing, Page has to befriend Griffith who will let him stay the night in a rundown motel.
Together the two of them, from wildly different social classes, have to overcome their intense dislike of each other and get Page home.
At the time the film received critical acclaim, with John Candy being nominated for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture that year.
