John Candy
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John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian who was best known for his work in Hollywood films. Candy first rose to national prominence in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its SCTV sketch comedy series. He rose to international fame in the 1980s with his roles in comedy films such as Stripes (1981), Splash (1984), Brewster's Millions (1985), Summer Rental (1985), Armed and Dangerous (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), The Great Outdoors (1988), Uncle Buck (1989), Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), and Cool Runnings (1993). He also appeared in supporting roles in The Blues Brothers (1980), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Home Alone (1990), Nothing but Trouble (1991), and Rookie of the Year (1993). In addition to his work as an actor, Candy was a co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the team won the 1991 Grey Cup under his ownership. He died of a heart attack in 1994 at the age of 43; his final two film appearances, Wagons East (1994) and Canadian Bacon (1995), are dedicated to his memory.