Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Chris Candy (John Candy's children) posted tributes on the 30th anniversary of their father's death

WWE Diva · 2024-04-20T19:19:51-0400

These were posted on March 4. He died on that day in 1994 of a heart attack at the age of 43. I grew up watching his movies back then. Tragic loss.

From TODAY.com:

"He was the best dad," Jennifer tells TODAY.com. "He'd say, 'Don't worry what people think about you. Just be your authentic self.'"

"The other thing about my dad, is that he was the ultimate family guy," she continues. "That's the reason he didn't want to do 'Saturday Night Live'. He knew the lifestyle wasn't going to be healthy for him. He was smart in that way."

Jennifer named her 5-year-old son, Finley John William, after his grandfather.

"He definitely looks like a Candy. He has my dad's hair for sure," Jennifer says, noting that the little boy also resembles his paternal grandfather.

Anniversaries of a loss can be difficult, but Jennifer says she is "feeling strong" today.

"My childhood best friend passed away last month. We grew up together, she knew my dad. And her death triggered me missing my dad," Jennifer says.

John Candy's lookalike daughter opens up about her dad on the anniversary of his death

Jennifer Candy was 14 when her dad died from a heart attack.

www.today.com

Jennifer & Chris today. She's 44 & he's 39 (turns 40 this year). Crazy that Jennifer is now a year older than their father was when he passed.

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bxxcd · 2024-04-20T19:20:57-0400

WWE Diva said:
These were posted on March 4. He died on that day in 1994 of a heart attack. I grew up watching his movies back then. Tragic loss.

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From TODAY.com:

John Candy's lookalike daughter opens up about her dad on the anniversary of his death

Jennifer Candy was 14 when her dad died from a heart attack.

www.today.com

Jennifer & Chris today. She's 44 & he's 39 (turns 40 this year). Crazy that Jennifer is now a year older than their father was when he passed.

Aw, his son looks just like him! My favorite movies with him are Delirious and then Cool Runnings. He was funny in Splash too. I was scared of that movie Nothing but Trouble.

LaGrandDrunk · 2024-04-20T19:32:49-0400

awwww!

I miss John. He was very talented! Both kids look just like him esp his son.

LaGrandDrunk · 2024-04-20T19:33:21-0400

bxxcd said:
Aw, his son looks just like him! My favorite movies with him are Delirious and then Cool Runnings. He was funny in Splash too. I was scared of that movie Nothing but Trouble.

Im gonna add "Only the Lonely" on this one, too! :yesyes

Talktalk1107 · 2024-04-20T19:33:49-0400

I did not realize it was that long ago. I surely thought the early 2000's. I have seen almost all his movies. "Nothing But Trouble" was a good one. 2Pac was in the movie too.

Butterflyj82 · 2024-04-20T19:34:06-0400

Love John he was a great actor and person

Talktalk1107 · 2024-04-20T19:35:31-0400

His son looks just like him but "handsomer" lol

DarlinNiki · 2024-04-20T19:39:40-0400

They have his eyes.

bxxcd · 2024-04-20T19:39:55-0400

LaGrandDrunk said:
Im gonna add "Only the Lonely" on this one, too!

I didn’t like that one because I remember a scene where there was a skeleton or something?? I know it’s a romance but I could have sworn there was like a jump-scare scene with an ugly skeleton head. I had a huge fear of skeletons as a kid; they still kind of freak me out/scare me.

channy · 2024-04-20T19:42:30-0400

WWE Diva said:
These were posted on March 4. He died on that day in 1994 of a heart attack at the age of 43. I grew up watching his movies back then. Tragic loss.

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From TODAY.com:

John Candy's lookalike daughter opens up about her dad on the anniversary of his death

Jennifer Candy was 14 when her dad died from a heart attack.

www.today.com

Jennifer & Chris today. She's 44 & he's 39 (turns 40 this year). Crazy that Jennifer is now a year older than their father was when he passed.

Even as young as I was, I will always love him in these old movies with one of my older brothers.

Uncle Buck- my favorite
Splash
Cool Runnings
Stripes

LaGrandDrunk · 2024-04-20T19:42:53-0400

bxxcd said:
I didn’t like that one because I remember a scene where there was a skeleton or something?? I know it’s a romance but I could have sworn there was like a jump-scare scene with an ugly skeleton head. I had a huge fear of skeletons as a kid; they still kind of freak me out/scare me.

I remember his love interest was a mortician who worked at her fathers' funeral home....im tryna remember the skeleton :laugh2

OK! I do remember the skeleton..she would watch scary movies while she did the bodies :laugh2

bxxcd · 2024-04-20T19:48:51-0400

I forgot about Uncle Buck. I always remember the pancake scene. My husband loves that one and The Great Outdoors.

sansissue · 2024-04-20T19:50:19-0400

LaGrandDrunk said:
Im gonna add "Only the Lonely" on this one, too!

Adding the underrated "Canadian bacon" to the list.

Ntozake60 · 2024-04-20T19:50:52-0400

I didn’t even realize he passed so early into the 90s, felt like he was a big part of my childhood. Most of his work I enjoyed was posthumously.

MichaelMYERS · 2024-04-20T19:51:49-0400

Aw

Damn I loved me some John Candy. He was so charismatic and lit up on screen. We really lost some great talents too soon.

DelightfulMD · 2024-04-20T19:54:25-0400

They have his kind eyes! I miss him. Uncle Buck was my fave movie of his.

Philly4Real · 2024-04-20T19:55:07-0400

bxxcd said:
Aw, his son looks just like him! My favorite movies with him are Delirious and then Cool Runnings. He was funny in Splash too. I was scared of that movie Nothing but Trouble.

I loved the Great Outdoors, Sumer Rental, Nothing but Trouble, Uncle Buck, Delirious, and so many more just to name a few and I loved Camp Candy. I can't believe he was 43 at that time I was 14 man he was a great actor I really liked John Candy and to know he was such a family man is so heartwarming

Philly4Real · 2024-04-20T19:56:50-0400

bxxcd said:
I forgot about Uncle Buck. I always remember the pancake scene. My husband loves that one and The Great Outdoors.

Yes the Great Outdoors is my movie we watch that one all the time.

80ish baby · 2024-04-20T19:57:34-0400

Damn it was ‘94? Wow.

LaGrandDrunk · 2024-04-20T19:57:40-0400

bxxcd · 2024-04-20T20:04:22-0400

Philly4Real said:
I loved the Great Outdoors, Sumer Rental, Nothing but Trouble, Uncle Buck, Delirious, and so many more just to name a few and I loved Camp Candy. I can't believe he was 43 at that time I was 14 man he was a great actor I really liked John Candy and to know he was such a family man is so heartwarming

Camp Candy! I remember that!

Philly4Real · 2024-04-20T20:06:11-0400

LaGrandDrunk said:

Another classic gem I love this one also

WWE Diva · 2024-04-20T20:43:55-0400

Yeah, it's been a long time. I remember it because the news was everywhere. It felt like there wasn't one publication that wasn't talking about it. They even showed footage of his funeral. I remember Catherine O'Hara did the eulogy & it looked like she was trying to keep it together (he died on her 40th birthday).

My favorite movies of his were Uncle Buck, Splash, Home Alone, Little Shop of Horrors, Planes, Trains and Automobiles annnnnd

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It's also too bad he didn't get to play more dramatic roles because he was also good in JFK.

FullyBLACK · 2024-04-20T22:50:14-0400

May he rest and continued peace to his children. I loved this man lol

AHardAct2Follow · 2024-04-20T23:10:45-0400

Adding Armed & Dangerous and Who is Harry Crumb to the list of faves. I remember shedding real tears over his death.

CocoaButter9 · 2024-04-20T23:24:35-0400

WWE Diva said:
These were posted on March 4. He died on that day in 1994 of a heart attack at the age of 43. I grew up watching his movies back then. Tragic loss.

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From TODAY.com:

John Candy's lookalike daughter opens up about her dad on the anniversary of his death

Jennifer Candy was 14 when her dad died from a heart attack.

www.today.com

Jennifer & Chris today. She's 44 & he's 39 (turns 40 this year). Crazy that Jennifer is now a year older than their father was when he passed.

Spitting image! Wow. He had nice energy. Heard he was kind. Definitely part of my childhood as a '90s kid. So sorry they lost him so early.

ETA: Just looked at their profiles, and it just made me so sad to think that he didn't get to see them grow up. You could tell how much he loved them. Almost made me cry just thinking about it. I'm glad they had him for the time that they did, and that they clearly knew they were loved.

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