He later died there while filming Wagons East. According to actress Maureen O'Hara, John called her shortly before he travelled to Mexico to tell her feared the trip because he felt "something bad is going to happen".John Candy in the Ghostbusters video Sony Candy, as well as many others who weren't cast or were cut from Ghostbusters, appeared in Ray Parker Jr's Ghostbusters music video.
He did so because he believed his friend was better suited to the parts. He also turned down the part of Wayne Szalinkski in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids – another role that went to Moranis.He turned down the role of Louis Tully in Ghostbusters – a role that eventually went to Rick Moranis.John's father Sidney died when he was five of a heart attack – the same affliction that killed him 39 years later.He appeared in ten films alongside Saturday Night Live alumni, more than any other non-SNL actor.He turned down multiple offers to join renowned New York-based sketch series Saturday Night Live, citing his loyalty to the SCTV cast.He starred in that alongside the like of Harold Ramis, Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis. Was known for TV comedy show Second City TV (SCTV) based in Chicago.He eventually became co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts – a hometown (Canadian) American football team - alongside Bruce McNall and Wayne Gretzky.The comic actor who starred in Trains, Planes and Automobiles, Spaceballs and Uncle Buck was a beloved figure of screens big and small.Ī larger than life character, he was best known playing loveable oafs with a heart of gold and turned in numerous top performances laden with memorable quotes.
John Candy died twenty years ago at the age of 43.
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