Obituary of John Candy

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John Candy

John Franklin Candy (born October 31st, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario) was an Film Actor who was best known for many comedy films after his start in Second City and its resulting TV show "Second City Television (SCTV)" . John died on March 4th, 1994 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 43.

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John Candy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Candy, John Franklin
    • Common Name: John Candy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: October 31, 1950
    • Age: 43 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    John Franklin's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Franklin Candy
    • Father: Sidney James Candy
    • Mother: Evangeline Candy (née Aker)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rosemary Margaret Hobor (married 27 April 1979-4 March 1994, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Candy
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jennifer Candy

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 04 1994 at age 43
  • Place: Durango, Mexico
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Los Angeles
  • Interment: He is entombed in the mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorCanadian Born on October 31st Born in 1950 Born in Ontario Died in 1994 Died at age 43 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character." (IMDB)

"John Candy was an amazing man who lived an amazing life. He was a great friend to many and will forever be missed. (V)"

"Lovable Mr. Candy lived a life full of laughter and left a legacy that will continue to bring joy and happiness to people around the world. (V)"

Is Mr. John Franklin Candy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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