It’s been three decades since beloved character actor John Candy died from a heart attack at age 43. On March 4, Candy’s two children shared touching messages to honor their late father on the ...

In John Candy: A Life in Comedy, Myers chronicled the life, successes and lasting impact of the Canadian-born star, who died in 1994 at ... a fellow Canadian actor-comedian. He found that Akroyd ...

"I found Candy’s journey especially compelling because he was such a big star, then died ... actor, who could have won on Oscar someday, had he lived," the author added. Related: John Candy ...