John Candy’s beloved family paid tribute to the actor on Saturday on the 29th anniversary of his tragic death aged 43.
Iconic actor Candy – who was famous for starring in films such as Home Alone, Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automobiles – died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994, leaving behind his wife Rosemary and two young children Jennifer and Chris.
Jennifer, now 43, Chris, 38, and Rosemary, 73, shared poignant throwback photos of the actor as they marked almost three decades without him.
Posting a cute photo showing her as a toddler with her dad, Jennifer wrote: ‘You’ll always be around. You will always be missed. You will always be loved.’
Chris shared a photo of his dad standing by a river and wrote: ‘Sending love to my dad today. 29 years ago you started a new journey. I miss you and think of you often. I still think about you daily.
‘Loss is never easy, but I can optimistically say that it is one of the great teachers in life.’
Rose posted a picture of the actor waving on set and wrote: ‘I was going through pictures today and thought this is a good picture to post. Miss you today. As always with love.’
This happens after it was revealed a documentary, which provides a never-before-seen insight into Candy’s life, career and tragic death, has been made by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds.
Variety reported that Amazon is in talks to acquire the untitled film directed by Hanks, 45, and produced by Reynolds, 46 and George Dewey via his production company, Maximum Effort.
The film – made with the full support of Candy’s family – will reportedly give an insight into Candy’s private family life off-screen.
It will also feature never-before-seen home videos, archives and family interviews.
Hanks’ father Tom Hanks and stepmother Rita Wilson co-starred with Candy in the 1985 film Volunteers, with Candy also appearing in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
Hanks is also producing the documentary with Sean Stuart and Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper.
Reynolds is known for his affinity with Canadian actress Candy and his friendship with her family.
On the 25th anniversary of his death in March 2019, he shared a touching video montage of the star with the support of Candy’s children.
Reynolds wrote; ‘It is the 25th anniversary of John Candy’s death. We did a little tribute to a comic genius and Canadian hero. If you haven’t seen much of his work, take a look at his films. He was a treasure.
Chris Candy called the video ‘lovely’, while Jennifer Candy wrote: ‘This made me cry. It’s so amazing and cute!. He has so many people who absolutely love him, he was one of the best.’
Candy first rose to fame through his work as a member of the Toronto branch of the improv comedy group The Second City in 1972. He then joined the cast of the Toronto-based comedy series Second City Television, which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a huge hit .
The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing.
His breakout role came when he played Tom Hanks’ character’s female brother in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim.
Candy appeared in a number of comedies throughout her career, including Spaceballs and Cool Runnings.
He had a minor, but important, role as the ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ in Home Alone. His character Gus Polinski helps reunite Kevin with his mother and provides a happy ending.
He actually co-starred with Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 film Uncle Buck before reuniting on the set of the holiday film.
He won legions of fans for his role as shower curtain salesman Del Griffith in the 1987 classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
The film follows the story of anxious and strict businessman Neale Page (Steve Martin), who is trying to get home to see his family in Chicago.
Stuck in an airport lounge in Kansas after an emergency landing, Page must befriend Griffith, who will let him stay the night in a seedy motel.
Together, the two, from wildly different social classes, must overcome their intense dislike for each other and get Page home.
At the time, the film received critical acclaim, with John Candy nominated for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture that year.