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(1950-1994)

Who Was John Candy?

Actor and comedian John Candy got his big break when he was offered membership in the Second City comedy troupe in the 1970s.

In 1984, he co-starred with Tom Hanks in the film Splash and became a movie star. Audiences loved Candy for his roly-poly good nature and wry humor. A veteran of more than 40 films, Candy died of a heart attack while shooting a film in Mexico in 1994.

Born and Raised in Toronto

Candy was born on October 31, 1950, in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in the city's East York neighborhood.

When he was about four years old, Candy lost his father.

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The future actor/comedian was subsequently raised by his mother, with the help of his aunt and grandparents. Educated in Catholic schools, Candy played football and hockey. He discovered acting in high school, appearing in a number of productions.

In 1969, Candy enrolled at Centennial Community College in Toronto, where he studied journalism and acting.

In 1971, he left s