- John Candy’s kids honored their daddy on the 29th anniversary of his death — he died at the age of 43.
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On March 4, 2023, John Candy’s two children, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy, took to social media to celebrate their father’s life. The actor had passed away 29 years ago, and Chris and Jennifer chose to honor his memory by making two heartfelt posts on Instagram.
John passed away in Mexico in 1994 after suffering a fatal heart attack at the age of 43. The Canadian actor became famous for his roles in several hit 80s comedies, including “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” and “The Great Outdoors.” He also featured on several sketch comedy shows over the years.
John Candy on March 5, 1994, Toronto, Canada | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer and Chris make a point of commemorating their dad’s life every year. In the past, they’ve made similar posts on social media, talking candidly about what a great dad John was and lamenting their loss. The Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds joined them in honoring John in 2019, saying what a great talent the actor was.
Jennifer, 43, chose to post an image of her and her dad when she was only a little girl to mark the anniversary of John’s death. In the photo, the two are standing in a kitchen in front of a sink. John is resting his arm on the countertop as he kneels down, and Jennifer is standing in front of him. Both are smiling mischievously at the camera.
Jennifer made it clear in the image caption that she missed her dad dearly. However, she mentioned that she will always love her dad, writing, “You will always be around ❤️ You will always be missed ❤️ You will always be loved ❤️.”
Like his sister, Chris also made a post to honor his dad. His post was merely an old photo of his dad standing in a leather jacket, a checkered, and jeans out in the open. The snapshot showed John standing with his hands in his pocket and a straight face.
In the caption, John lamented the loss of his dad, saying after all this time, the pain of losing him has still not faded from his life completely. That said, Chris also mentioned that he has learned a lot from his heartache over the years, although he still thinks of his dad daily. He wrote:
“Sending love to my father today....
