John Candy will forever be remembered as one of the greatest comedic actors in Hollywood history. Sadly, in 1994, while filming the comedy Wagons East!, Candy passed away in his sleep from a heart attack. He was 43.
Over two decades later, John Candy's son Chris Candy, an actor as well, sat down with Et Canada to discuss the life and legacy of his late father.
In Memoriam: SNL Stars We've Lost
"With him being gone 20 years now, you feel like he's within you a little bit," he told Et Canada, whose interview with Chris kicked off their Celebrity Kids Week. "He was just an amazing actor. There was only one John Candy, and he was it."
Chris, 30, also opened up about what he feels made his father such a beloved entertainer, and how it's influenced his own efforts as a performer.
Video: Splash Flashback! On Set with Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah and John Candy
"My dad's ability...
Over two decades later, John Candy's son Chris Candy, an actor as well, sat down with Et Canada to discuss the life and legacy of his late father.
In Memoriam: SNL Stars We've Lost
"With him being gone 20 years now, you feel like he's within you a little bit," he told Et Canada, whose interview with Chris kicked off their Celebrity Kids Week. "He was just an amazing actor. There was only one John Candy, and he was it."
Chris, 30, also opened up about what he feels made his father such a beloved entertainer, and how it's influenced his own efforts as a performer.
Video: Splash Flashback! On Set with Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah and John Candy
"My dad's ability...
- 12/1/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
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