John Candy Died 21 Years Ago Today: Remembering 10 of his Greatest Characters

[Yo-Yo]

 

 

21 years ago today, the already legendary comic actor John Candy, died of a heart attack while on the set of what would be his final film, "Wagon's East."

 

John Candy was only 43 years old when he died, but in two decades of performances on SCTV and in film, he left behind some of comedy's most memorable characters. It was nearly impossible not to laugh when Candy took on a role.  It's hard to believe he's been gone this long but here's a look back at some of the greatest gifts he left behind.

 

 

 

1. Orson Welles (on the "Billy Crystal Comedy Hour")

 

 

 

 

2. Russian Weightlifting Champion Yuri

 

[RickR]

That was one funny dude. 

[Doctor Octagon]

I loved John Candy! Funny dude. It was such a shame the way he went out, he was gone before his time. He made a real mark in the universe though, we're lucky to have him live on in our hearts forever, and on VHS for as long as those tapes will hold together.

[RickR]

Big "Uncle Buck" fan here.