John Candy's Death

The movie actor John Candy died at the age of 43. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Lovable comedian from Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Spaceballs and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles who died at age 43. His other films include National Lampoon’s Vacation, The Rescuers Down Under, Cool Runnings, Wagons East, and The Magic 7.

He was married to Rosemary Margaret Hobor from 1979 until his death in 1994. His children are actors Jennifer Candy and Christopher Candy.

Quotes

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“I would come home and re-create every movie. Our backyard became a battleship, a war zone, a western town.” (John Candy)

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“I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character.” (John Candy)

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“I don’t watch my movies. I just get too critical of myself.” (John Candy)

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“You don’t pay an actor to act. An actor will do that for free because we love to act. You pay an actor to wait.” (John Candy)

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“I know what I have to do if I want to lose weight and stay healthy: eat a proper diet and exercise. All I’ve got to do is apply it.” (John Candy)