Famous Graves: The Grave of John Candy | Legendary Canadian Superstar

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John Candy was one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. His well-known role as the big hearted buffoon earned him classics in Uncle Buck (1989) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987). His career has handed him some dry spells but Candy always rebounded.

Born in Newmarket, Ontario, in the year 1950, Candy was the son of Evangeline (Aker) and Sidney James Candy. His mother was of Ukrainian and Polish ancestry. Candy found his passion for drama while attending a community college. In 1971 Candy made his TV debut in an episode of Police Surgeon (1971) co-starring Sharon Farrell, John Hamelin, and Nick Mancuso. Candy then found a number of bit parts in other Canadian television shows and also in such small films as Tunnel Vision (1976) and Find the Lady (1976). However, his big success came at the age of twenty-seven, when he became part of the comedy group "Second City" in Toronto. Alongside such soon-to-be Canadian stars as Catherine O'Hara (one of Candy's lifelong friends), Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, and Harold Ramis, Candy was also part of the television show the group inspired. SCTV (1976) earned Candy a reputation for his quirky humor and his uncanny imitations of others.

1987 was an especially good year to Candy, giving him two classic roles: Barf the Mawg in the Mel Brooks comedy Spaceballs (1987) and the bumbling salesman Del Griffith alongside Steve Martin's uptight character in the John Hughes film Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987). The latter film is a golden classic and is one of Candy's greatest films. He followed up immediately with The Great Outdoors (1988), once again alongside Dan Aykroyd. Candy landed another classic role in the film Uncle Buck (1989) which was about a bumbling uncle who must look after his brother's three children.

Although he was in the smash hit Home Alone (1990), Candy's career fell into a slump, turning out unsuccessful films in the early nineties. This caused him to change his strategy by taking more serious roles. The first of these serious roles was the corrupt lawyer Dean Andrews in the 'Oliver Stone' film JFK (1991). The film was a big success, and Candy moved on from this victory to make the film Cool Runnings (1993) about the first Jamaican bobsled team.

John Candy died on March 4, 1994; a spokeswoman said that his cause of death was a heart attack in his sleep. He was 43 years old. John Candy is interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

[sandrahunter]

John Candy is one of my favorite actors . RIP John 🙏❤️ it's sad he left this world too early 💔

[JanNan]

John Candy, was my Daughters first Death, she was 11yrs and John had been a big part of her life through his films and she loved him and she really grieved for him. His loss was so sad 😞 😔

[hendawg]

As much as we all loved his movies, when I think of John Candy I always think of that super Bowl where the 49ers beat the Bengals. 2 minutes left, Niners are down, Joe Montana goes into the huddle as cool as can be and asks the team, "Hey, isn't that John Candy sitting over there?" They drive right down the field, score a touchdown and win the championship. Awesome stuff!

[pegschwalbach]

Uncle Buck is my all time favorite movie. That whole scene with that principal is some of the funniest comedy ever. It's a total classic. And I totally agree that he would have won an Oscar. He was my very favorite actor.

[sinead]

1994 was a bad year, we not only lost John, we also lost Kurt Cobain. They are both missed but continue to live on in our hearts. Thank you Scott, a beautiful tribute to a wonderful actor. RIP John Candy🌟💖🌟

[midwaymonster]

I remember the day John died. I was a kid, but it still hit me. He was such a likeable talented fella. Gone far too soon.

[Holly_]

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen! I miss you John Candy!! ❤️

[IFIXCASTLES]

He was a great actor! Rest in peace John. We miss you dearly!

[simonhives]

Such an iconic actor. R.I.P John Candy 🙏

[sugarandpennythepooh]

Of course, Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Such a hysterical movie! You laugh until you cry. Great actor! 😊❤️🙏

[hectorlopez]

Spaceballs is another fantastic comedy. That is a tremendous movie of the 80s. John Candy is the man.

[karenshow]

I do miss John Candy, Uncle Buck was a favorite of mine, and frankly even his little cameo in Home Alone, he always made me smile and laugh... thanks for taking me to see his grave Scott. x

[toomanywaystofall]

I have commemorative stamps of John Candy he is one of my favorites. Like everyone miss him dearly Thanks for visiting him for all of us. Rest in peace John... God always brings his treasures home...

[knightryder]

♥️ John candy miss him very much god bless. Thanks Scott for taking us to his final resting place

[sanjin]

Him & Chris Farley were comic legends! Gone too soon, loved both of them. 🙏🏽❤️

[brine]

The ending of Planes, Trains, gets me emotional every time they show John Candy in the final shot.

[jodieadams]

I don’t know how anybody can not like/love Uncle Buck! Love that movie! RIP John Candy

[deadgoodwalks]

My favourite actor! Such a warm gentle man. Still wish he was around. Thanks Scott

[pennicandy]

Rest in peace john candy. This world is not the same without john candy! I love john very much!

[tinapalfreyman]

Great actor. loved all his movies. R.I.P John Candy