I can’t believe it’s been 30 years! It seems just like yesterday he was here. Beautiful eulogy! I cried too for the loss of someone so kind and funny. ❤❤
We should all have a friend who could speak so eloquently when we leave this Earth, although, if you were as good of a human being as John Candy was, it makes finding those words a little bit easier.
I met John Candy in a bar in Chicago. He stood by the front entrance, shook hands with people, smiled and talked. Then he went to the back of the bar with his friends and everyone left him alone out of respect for what a nice guy he was.
The same thing happened to me but it was near a children's playground. He sat perched upon one of those little horses on a spring and he swayed angelically back and forth. Nobody dare approach him, they simply marveled at his jovial presence. His kindness was like a fatherly pat on the head and we were all but glassy eyed puppies looking up at dad. Then he was joined by Steve Martin and Martin Short. They laughed at the universe with their crow's feet eyes and then disappeared in a comedic fog. I can truly say it was one of the days I've had.
Found this on April 2, 2024, the day we learned that Joe Flaherty passed away. Continue to rest in peace John and welcome Joe home when he arrives. Heaven is in for some great laughs when this comedic duo are reunited.
30 years since this comedy legend passed. John Candy will never be forgotten because of his movie catalogue. My children love his movies so go figure he is going to live forever through his greatness of movie making.
I met him. Asked him for his autograph. He smiled and Blushed right up to the top of his head. He was MORE than happy to talk to me, and the other support people [it was a location film shoot taking place on our work site]. He spent his lunch with us just shooting the breeze, talking about everything and nothing of consequence. he was approachable. he was HUMBLE. he was a big fun loving teddy-bear of a man and he was an all-around GREAT guy. Why can't MORE celebrities be like him?
Me and my Mother ran into him in Newmarket when I was around 8. He was so kind and gracious to us both; and it was one of the magical moments of my childhood. It broke my heart when he passed. So sad now that I'm older than he ever got to be. I also never forgot this beautiful eulogy.
You are very lucky indeed. I wish I'd met him at the 1992 Friends of Gilda benefit, along with the rest of the SCTV cast present (save for Harold, Tony & Rick). Other missed opportunities include the sets of PT&A and Canadian Bacon. I would love to have confided to him about the bullying I endured in school. Perhaps he would've set 'em straight.
His heart was bigger than Canada. I cannot imagine how deeply his SCTV family and Dan Akyrod must miss him still. Thank you, John Candy. You not only made my childhood happier by simply existing, but my sons and millions of others too.
I was only 7 years old when John candy died, I remember vividly my dad telling me. We watched Steve martin and John candy movies religiously growing up. Those movies act as warm blankets now.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Candy soon before he died. He was utterly down to earth, gentle, polite and kind - these are not qualities one encounters with any frequency in Hollywood. He shook my hand, and his soft, gentle hands felt like very large baseball mitts engulfing my small hands. You rarely forget genuine kindness. May God bless his family.
@@OasisJones I was a personal assistant to a hairdresser and she was called to do his make up and hair for an event. Never forget his gentleness and so down to earth.
@@barbararey-constantin5679 I love to hear this! It seems like no one ever had even the smallest bad experience with him from the many big and small anecdotes I’ve read online.
I from England and was brought up watching all of his movies with my mam and grandma !!! And in this household he was and still is the king of laughter! And I’m 45 now my grandma is gone and when I miss her I watch a John candy film and remember the good time we had watching his films together! And on holidays when I get to spend time with my mam we always watch a John candy movie !!!rip john candy !!!
I still miss him. No other celebrity ever had an impact on me as he did. John Candy was simply a light of Love and Laughter. I fell in love with him when I saw Trains, Planes and Automobiles. It was seeing that movie, that directed my course of writing to screenplays. Rest well John, you are loved and missed by all of us.
I was at work when the news of John’s death hit. I cried, then cried some more. I simply adored John. He was the best of Canada and he was the best of Hollywood. RIP dear John … we all loved you. ❤️🇨🇦
I absolutely adored him in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles!" It makes my whole family laugh uproariously! It always makes me cry at the end, too. I loved John Candy! He was known as a very kind man. Bless him.
just beautiful, eloquent and straight from the heart. Catherine O'Hara is a class act, speaking about the classiest act of all. I like everyone watching this clip and reading these comments, love John Candy and always will…..one of the most perfect human beings who ever lived. whenever i see the freeze frame image at the end of Uncle Buck with John smiling and waving, i always find it hard not to cry. Just being honest x
Awe.. when I was 26 I was the stunt double for Joey Lawrence in the movie Summer Rental..😊 I worked alongside him every single day for weeks here in St Petersburg. It was OUR idea to stuff a pair of HIS jeans to use for a sail in the racing scene! 😂 That was a great Cast Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, who went directly to the filming of The Goonies after her final scene. John Larroquette, of course Directed by Carl Reiner. Wow that was a 1985 holy moly! He is missed, and always will be in our hearts.
God Bless you for posting this! I remember watching John’s memorial mass live from St. Basil’s Church on CHCH on a Friday in March 1994. I’ve searched for this service, and Catherine’s wonderful eulogy, everywhere over the years, and yours is the first time I’ve seen it posted. Thank you, and God Bless John Candy!
"Or maybe you're here at St. Basil's tonight because you were friends with John at school. And when he became famous you got all shy about calling him, little knowing you were in his thoughts, but he was too shy to call you."
My sister picked me up from school in the 6th grade. Usually I always walked so was shocked to see her. She took me to eat too. Even though our brother had passed a few years prior I thought it was just for a treat. She told me John Candy had passed away. Instant tears. When our brother had passed I watched back to back movies of John to laugh and cry and just escape the sad reality that a 10 year old didn’t want to face. I have never seen this wonderful eulogy and am so thankful to see it now. My sister has no passed as well and many others too. John Candy remains a bright light in my life that lets me escape life but not nearly as often as when I was a child. Thank you so much for posting this. Appreciation from Detroit 💙💙💙💙
I'm truly sorry to hear of all the loss you have suffered. I was around 12 when John Candy died. I was very saddened. I had watched him in so many movies growing up and had Cool Runnings on VHS. Much Love to You ❤
Man, I was just talking to a friend of mine reminiscing about our teenage years and early 20s. We got a little depressed, because it’s impossible to get older without losing people.
Thanksgiving Monday 2024 - one of the things I'll always be thankful for is John Candy sharing his incredible talent with all of us. I know it's been 30 years but I still miss him.....
He was a great Canadian who died way to young, so many hilarious roles he played but one of my favs was him staring in "Brusters Millions" beside the late great Richard Pryor RIP Mr.Candy
I was born the Very Day he died. It was 4:54 AM in the Morning. He would have 2-3 Hours of sleep on this earth with me before his heart took him away to heaven. While it may just be coincidence. Id like to think his spirit helped my out on that troubling day. The doctors didn't know if the 1 month premature baby would be able to survive the night. Well, I did, and I'm still here. God Bless.
Boy oh boy, that was very moving. And the story about the funeral procession on the highway was something else. John Candy “Patron of Laughter,” well you can’t argue with that.
John candy was a wonderful human- generous with his time, his humour, his wit. He was my dads favourite- I think partly bc John many things my dad admired- funny, humble, kind, encouraging, proud of his roots and a lover of football. What makes it more tragic is how young John candy was when he left us and how much he accomplished while he was here. My dad left the year after John, and was only a few years older. But when John Candy died, my dad was visibly upset and said “what a great man.. great Canadian. Damm.. “
I watched this live. I cried like a baby that night and here I am doing the same, 30 years later. What beautiful words. She adored him...as we all did. Has anyone that was ever put on this planet been more respected and loved than John? I can't think of anyone. Miss you John.
That line from Sandlers tribute to Chris Farley comes to mind. "We said slow down man or you'll wind up like Belushi and Candy. He said those guys are my heroes that would be fine and dandy. IIIIIIIIIM not making that up he really said that shiiiiiit"
I'm not crying...you're cr.....Wait a minute....You know what?....I am crying. I'm crying along with Catherine. I'm crying at missing John as much as I do. I crying for all the gifts John left us with his incredible talent. I'm crying for all the roles and fun we didn't get after John passed. I'm crying with my fellow fans and everyone who loved John. Rest well, John. I hope you know what you meant to every single one of us.
John Candy seemed like such a nice person. His movies were/are a staple in my life. As a kid in the 80s, I always wished I could’ve had a dad like him. I know these were characters he played but I hoped he was just as kind and sweet in real life. I’m happy to see he was such a nice person ♥️
(Joan here). I had not seen this before. What a beautiful and moving tribute. I have a 'sorta' John Candy story by proxy. On a walk, my son and mother saw John Candy up close when he was doing a movie (his last I believe) on Gerrard St. in Toronto which was close to where we lived at the time. My mother was thrilled. My son was only 2 at the time so he may have been thrilled that his grandmother was thrilled, but he had no idea who John Candy was. I was just a tad envious. John Candy always made a movie better - even some of those really far out movies that weren't/aren't to my taste. He just had "something" - that ability to portray an annoying or 'woebegotten' character whom you would end up rooting for and adoring by the end of the movie. It was a sad day when John Candy left the world.
If I'm scrolling thru the TV channels and come upon a John Candy movie I'll watch it no matter if it's early in the movie or late in the movie just because.
I look at a show like Schitts Creek, a love letter to that whole Canadian Second City troupe, and I get sad knowing John would have been a beautiful addition to that show. It’s a perfect show, but imagine… Because even in the brightest light, John would somehow make it brighter.
And a beautiful lady, outside and inside. If I'd gone to the memorial, I would've told her there was no need to apologize when she mentioned John's mother, and that it was okay to cry. Never, ever hold back your emotions at events like these.
My dad introduced me to John Candy as a child. We loved to watch Uncle Buck and Planes Trains and Automobiles and Home Alone together. Then John died. And last year my dad did too. Watching these movies now brings tears to my eyes but in a comforting way - the memories they both gave me stay with me always. And the tradition will always live on.
You somehow ended up in my feed and I'll tell you, I needed that!! I love John Candy and miss him, imagine what he would have created. At least we have all that he did!! Thank you.
I remember it like yesterday. It was evening time. My parents were out. My twin brother and i were arguing earlier and now were watching tv in silence. Then we saw a large photo of John on the tv and wondered what was it about. Then read the "John Candy has died" headline and were in shock. We forgot about our arguing immediately and shared quotes of Candy's films.❤
And now today on March 4th, 2024 its now 30 years since he left us. And we still mss him dearly!
Yup. And now it's Catherine's big 7-0. My heart breaks for her, as John died right on her 40th birthday.
I can’t believe it’s been 30 years! It seems just like yesterday he was here. Beautiful eulogy! I cried too for the loss of someone so kind and funny. ❤❤
Rarely that a man has been so beloved by every person who met him. You can see the kindness in his eyes and smile.
Catherine O’Hara is a national treasure
She is ❤
Two nations
She's the best!
We should all have a friend who could speak so eloquently when we leave this Earth, although, if you were as good of a human being as John Candy was, it makes finding those words a little bit easier.
I don’t think I’ve ever been more pleased with the RUclips algorithm for sharing this with me tonight. Beautiful
I met John Candy in a bar in Chicago. He stood by the front entrance, shook hands with people, smiled and talked. Then he went to the back of the bar with his friends and everyone left him alone out of respect for what a nice guy he was.
❤❤❤
What a Wonderful man 😊
Met him at his high school reunion dance…..too kind and special!
That's how it's done.
The same thing happened to me but it was near a children's playground. He sat perched upon one of those little horses on a spring and he swayed angelically back and forth. Nobody dare approach him, they simply marveled at his jovial presence. His kindness was like a fatherly pat on the head and we were all but glassy eyed puppies looking up at dad. Then he was joined by Steve Martin and Martin Short. They laughed at the universe with their crow's feet eyes and then disappeared in a comedic fog. I can truly say it was one of the days I've had.
Found this on April 2, 2024, the day we learned that Joe Flaherty passed away. Continue to rest in peace John and welcome Joe home when he arrives. Heaven is in for some great laughs when this comedic duo are reunited.
💔 🥀
He was, is, and always will be the love of my life in Second City fandom. Deep down I think I loved him more than Harold Ramis.
Talked with Joe on a film set, very friendly & down to earth.
@@arricammarques1955 You're the luckiest person on earth. I myself can only dream of such an encounter now. ❤
30 years since this comedy legend passed. John Candy will never be forgotten because of his movie catalogue. My children love his movies so go figure he is going to live forever through his greatness of movie making.
2:05 "Dear Mrs. Candy, whatever you did to deserve this child, God Bless You and Thank You."
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Wanted to hug her at that moment.
A class act speaking eloquently about a class act.
It' s 2024 and I'm crying watching this. We miss you Mr. Candy.
Same...🌷
Same here 😢💜
Me too!
Ditto. Catherine put it so well I was crying almost right away
hear! hear! 💯👍
"They stopped the 405 for John Candy."
Says it all.
What a beautiful human being she is.
Outside and inside. ❤
Ohh John, its 2024 and the world still isnt the same without you...RIP
I watch Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at least 3 times a year. He was a generational talent and irreplaceable.
I watch it once a year it still makes me laugh
Especially around Thanksgiving time every year....
@@mikeuscila9255yes!! My Thanksgiving tradition ❤️🦃
the first time I watched it I was laughing so hard I started gagging💯👍🤣🤣
This is probably the best eulogy I've ever heard
Completely agree.
@@trevortamboline279 it still doesn't let her off the hook for running off to Paris , NYC etc. and leaving her young son home ...alone
@@FrithonaHrududu02127 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
After hearing Catherine O’Hara’s wonderful tribute to her dear friend, she is all the more special.
We all need a John Candy in our lives
❤❤❤
I had one and he’s gone too 😢
Uncle Buck.. one of my favourite movies. As a kid. As an adult. ❤
The old saying, "Only the good die young" totally applies to John Candy. He was too good for this world.
This song sums it up perfectly ruclips.net/video/e5hjvaa5ZT0/видео.html
Thank you for posting this. I've been thinking about John Candy today for some reason. I think I needed some joy and John is the cure. RIP John Candy
I met him.
Asked him for his autograph.
He smiled and Blushed right up to the top of his head.
He was MORE than happy to talk to me, and the other support people [it was a location film shoot taking place on our work site].
He spent his lunch with us just shooting the breeze, talking about everything and nothing of consequence.
he was approachable.
he was HUMBLE.
he was a big fun loving teddy-bear of a man
and he was an all-around GREAT guy.
Why can't MORE celebrities be like him?
Me and my Mother ran into him in Newmarket when I was around 8. He was so kind and gracious to us both; and it was one of the magical moments of my childhood. It broke my heart when he passed. So sad now that I'm older than he ever got to be. I also never forgot this beautiful eulogy.
You are very lucky indeed. I wish I'd met him at the 1992 Friends of Gilda benefit, along with the rest of the SCTV cast present (save for Harold, Tony & Rick). Other missed opportunities include the sets of PT&A and Canadian Bacon.
I would love to have confided to him about the bullying I endured in school. Perhaps he would've set 'em straight.
I miss my innocence and youth. I miss my Dad, and I miss John Candy.
I knew John Candy. He was a friend of my father’s. One of the best humans I’ve ever met.
His heart was bigger than Canada. I cannot imagine how deeply his SCTV family and Dan Akyrod must miss him still. Thank you, John Candy. You not only made my childhood happier by simply existing, but my sons and millions of others too.
Mine too.
@@sralyn Thank you so much for uploading so we all could see this. 💓
When John passed,it was like I lost a friend.Much loved and missed.R.I.P. John.😥
John’s movies will be just as funny 30 years from now as they were 30 years ago.
I was only 7 years old when John candy died, I remember vividly my dad telling me. We watched Steve martin and John candy movies religiously growing up. Those movies act as warm blankets now.
I don't have a favorite John Candy movie they are ALL MY FAVORITES!!! SCTV was the best show ever.
Few people get, much let deserve, a eulogy such as this. John Candy deserves every word and more...
My God it’s been 30 years. I to have missed John Candy. The Eulogy was beautiful. RIP
John was my favorite modern day actor. I loved him and his movies. May he rest in peace and may God comfort all who loved him.
I’m always looking for John Candy movies, my favorite is “COOL RUNNINGS” & HOME ALONE, Uncle Buck.
There's more out there gotta check them out...
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Candy soon before he died. He was utterly down to earth, gentle, polite and kind - these are not qualities one encounters with any frequency in Hollywood. He shook my hand, and his soft, gentle hands felt like very large baseball mitts engulfing my small hands. You rarely forget genuine kindness. May God bless his family.
Where did you meet him?
@@OasisJones I was a personal assistant to a hairdresser and she was called to do his make up and hair for an event. Never forget his gentleness and so down to earth.
@@barbararey-constantin5679 I love to hear this! It seems like no one ever had even the smallest bad experience with him from the many big and small anecdotes I’ve read online.
Goodness I didn't expect to cry as much as I just did💜
What a beautiful man!!! No attitude no ugliness!! Just funny and beautiful!! Heaven has been in tears ever since!! Rest well with the other genuiss
I just knew that I would cry if I watched this and here I am, bawling.
Same, my friend
@Paully41 Big hugs 🤗🤗🤗
It was beautiful, just beautiful.
I’m crying too in 2024 😢. Miss him ❤
Me too!
Sending you both hugs.
Me too!
Me too💜
me too!
I from England and was brought up watching all of his movies with my mam and grandma !!! And in this household he was and still is the king of laughter! And I’m 45 now my grandma is gone and when I miss her I watch a John candy film and remember the good time we had watching his films together! And on holidays when I get to spend time with my mam we always watch a John candy movie !!!rip john candy !!!
❤❤❤
I still miss him. No other celebrity ever had an impact on me as he did. John Candy was simply a light of Love and Laughter. I fell in love with him when I saw Trains, Planes and Automobiles. It was seeing that movie, that directed my course of writing to screenplays. Rest well John, you are loved and missed by all of us.
So Lovely. I did not know I needed to hear this eulogy. May John Candy rest in the land of laughter and joy
I was at work when the news of John’s death hit. I cried, then cried some more. I simply adored John. He was the best of Canada and he was the best of Hollywood. RIP dear John … we all loved you. ❤️🇨🇦
I absolutely adored him in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles!" It makes my whole family laugh uproariously! It always makes me cry at the end, too. I loved John Candy! He was known as a very kind man. Bless him.
And Steve Martin cried too
That is a true man.
Good classic movie 🎬
just beautiful, eloquent and straight from the heart. Catherine O'Hara is a class act, speaking about the classiest act of all.
I like everyone watching this clip and reading these comments, love John Candy and always will…..one of the most perfect human beings who ever lived.
whenever i see the freeze frame image at the end of Uncle Buck with John smiling and waving, i always find it hard not to cry. Just being honest x
For me, when it then segues to my love bug.
john candy was the uncle all us 80’s baby’s wish we had! he just felt like family
Yup. As I always say, losing him was like losing a member of the family. 🥀
Awe.. when I was 26 I was the stunt double for Joey Lawrence in the movie Summer Rental..😊 I worked alongside him every single day for weeks here in St Petersburg. It was OUR idea to stuff a pair of HIS jeans to use for a sail in the racing scene! 😂 That was a great Cast Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, who went directly to the filming of The Goonies after her final scene. John Larroquette, of course Directed by Carl Reiner. Wow that was a 1985 holy moly! He is missed, and always will be in our hearts.
Amazing story, thank you for sharing your experience 😊
This is a great eulogy..I have water in my eyes
Best eulogy ever. I would've told her in person if I attended.
God Bless you for posting this! I remember watching John’s memorial mass live from St. Basil’s Church on CHCH on a Friday in March 1994. I’ve searched for this service, and Catherine’s wonderful eulogy, everywhere over the years, and yours is the first time I’ve seen it posted. Thank you, and God Bless John Candy!
Aww, you're precious.
My god, that was a beautiful eulogy 🩵
"Or maybe you're here at St. Basil's tonight because you were friends with John at school. And when he became famous you got all shy about calling him, little knowing you were in his thoughts, but he was too shy to call you."
One of the most genuine comedic and dramatic talents
My sister picked me up from school in the 6th grade. Usually I always walked so was shocked to see her. She took me to eat too. Even though our brother had passed a few years prior I thought it was just for a treat. She told me John Candy had passed away. Instant tears. When our brother had passed I watched back to back movies of John to laugh and cry and just escape the sad reality that a 10 year old didn’t want to face. I have never seen this wonderful eulogy and am so thankful to see it now. My sister has no passed as well and many others too. John Candy remains a bright light in my life that lets me escape life but not nearly as often as when I was a child. Thank you so much for posting this. Appreciation from Detroit 💙💙💙💙
I'm truly sorry to hear of all the loss you have suffered. I was around 12 when John Candy died. I was very saddened. I had watched him in so many movies growing up and had Cool Runnings on VHS. Much Love to You ❤
Man, I was just talking to a friend of mine reminiscing about our teenage years and early 20s. We got a little depressed, because it’s impossible to get older without losing people.
@@apok1980Sad but true. We never know how much time we have with our loved ones. Or ourselves.
Sorry for your loss. She's up there laughing with John and other comedy greats we lost too soon.
Beautiful ❤
Thanksgiving Monday 2024 - one of the things I'll always be thankful for is John Candy sharing his incredible talent with all of us. I know it's been 30 years but I still miss him.....
I just cried all these years later
Love you John
He was a great Canadian who died way to young, so many hilarious roles he played but one of my favs was him staring in "Brusters Millions" beside the late great Richard Pryor
RIP Mr.Candy
To this day, one of my favorite movies that I can watch over and over is “Uncle Buck”! I LOVE that movie!!!! Thank you John Candy, I miss you still!
Me too
I was born the Very Day he died. It was 4:54 AM in the Morning. He would have 2-3 Hours of sleep on this earth with me before his heart took him away to heaven. While it may just be coincidence. Id like to think his spirit helped my out on that troubling day.
The doctors didn't know if the 1 month premature baby would be able to survive the night. Well, I did, and I'm still here. God Bless.
Like the Blood Sweat & Tears song: "And when I die, and when I'm gone, there'll be one child born, in the world to carry on..."
Somehow you made a eulogy video about John all about you…
@@Andrew-i2tEveryone has a John Candy story, like Catherine mentioned at the beginning. That's his story.
@@Andrew-i2t 😂
What a beautiful talk about a beautiful soul 💗😥🇨🇦🇺🇸
From a beautiful lady.
John Candy as Orson Welles. One of the best things I've ever seen. He seemed like a darling man.
Everyone loved John Candy. Seemed like a lovely guy. Sadly missed. Lovely eulogy from Catherine.❤️
Boy oh boy, that was very moving.
And the story about the funeral procession on the highway was something else.
John Candy “Patron of Laughter,” well you can’t argue with that.
Best part of Stripes is when Candy comes off the bus and says "how's is going, Eisenhower."
wheres the mess hall hows it goin
In "Stripes", Bill Murray egging John on: , "You're a lean mean fighting machine!!"
his warmth always came through the big screen right to the viewer. rip legend.
John candy was a wonderful human- generous with his time, his humour, his wit.
He was my dads favourite- I think partly bc John many things my dad admired- funny, humble, kind, encouraging, proud of his roots and a lover of football.
What makes it more tragic is how young John candy was when he left us and how much he accomplished while he was here.
My dad left the year after John, and was only a few years older.
But when John Candy died, my dad was visibly upset and said “what a great man.. great Canadian. Damm.. “
Sorry for both losses. My love goes out to you.
I watched this live. I cried like a baby that night and here I am doing the same, 30 years later. What beautiful words. She adored him...as we all did. Has anyone that was ever put on this planet been more respected and loved than John? I can't think of anyone. Miss you John.
Big hugs
That line from Sandlers tribute to Chris Farley comes to mind.
"We said slow down man or you'll wind up like Belushi and Candy. He said those guys are my heroes that would be fine and dandy. IIIIIIIIIM not making that up he really said that shiiiiiit"
Flawless. A classy eulogy from a comedic talent.
Uncle Buck is a national treasure. He was all of us at that moment. Love him.
I was crushed when he passed away, I remember it like it was yesterday 😢 I loved his career in its entirety ❤
Yup. Like losing a family member.
I love John. Brings people spirits up. We miss John . . . . a lot.
I'm not crying...you're cr.....Wait a minute....You know what?....I am crying. I'm crying along with Catherine. I'm crying at missing John as much as I do. I crying for all the gifts John left us with his incredible talent. I'm crying for all the roles and fun we didn't get after John passed. I'm crying with my fellow fans and everyone who loved John.
Rest well, John. I hope you know what you meant to every single one of us.
His comedy is pure genius Rest in Peace, Mr. Candy you left way too soon but, you left us your humor. Thank You 😢
How blessed are we to have lived at the same time as this wonderful man. We miss you so much, John.
Couldn't agree more
John Candy seemed like such a nice person. His movies were/are a staple in my life. As a kid in the 80s, I always wished I could’ve had a dad like him. I know these were characters he played but I hoped he was just as kind and sweet in real life. I’m happy to see he was such a nice person ♥️
He was alaways my favourite in his films he always played the kind of man I wanted and fail to be. Such a loss.
I think of John often. He still has a positive influence on my life. He gave me pride of Canada. Love ya.
My favourite film is the Great Outdoors (amongst many Candy films), I have watched this so many times it’s scary. He is still the man
Love the genuflection as she’s walking back to her pew. My appreciation to you, Mrs. O’Hara ✝️
Both Catherine and John did the final scene where he helps her with a ride to Chicago in Home Alone.
So lucky I was the generation of SCTV Proud Canadian and so proud that we produced so many wonderful Canadian Comedians, Actors and Musicians. 💞
What a send off by a true friend. John is blessed for such love he gave. Sleep well John. and thank you for all the laughs
I’ve seen and heard her interviewed several times. She comes across as your favorite sister. A down to earth warm person
Well, it was some birthday for Miss O'Hara!
A terrible birthday
(Joan here). I had not seen this before. What a beautiful and moving tribute. I have a 'sorta' John Candy story by proxy. On a walk, my son and mother saw John Candy up close when he was doing a movie (his last I believe) on Gerrard St. in Toronto which was close to where we lived at the time. My mother was thrilled. My son was only 2 at the time so he may have been thrilled that his grandmother was thrilled, but he had no idea who John Candy was. I was just a tad envious. John Candy always made a movie better - even some of those really far out movies that weren't/aren't to my taste. He just had "something" - that ability to portray an annoying or 'woebegotten' character whom you would end up rooting for and adoring by the end of the movie. It was a sad day when John Candy left the world.
One of the few times I can truly say I miss this guy. I really do.
He was loved and brought inspiration to the World.
I miss you, John Candy!! You are still making us laugh! And sometimes, sleep! Thank you!!
We loved John Candy tv shows, movies! He made them better
Man truly a safe haven when I can’t handle the world. I put on one of his movies and feel better.
She spent an amazing amount of time writing this, thinking it through
Wow. Catherine, that was beautiful! I definitely miss John Candy's movies. He was a great human being with amazing talent!
So many things John would have seen in these past 30 years. The comedy he would have shared with it. Big heart.
If I'm scrolling thru the TV channels and come upon a John Candy movie I'll watch it no matter if it's early in the movie or late in the movie just because.
I look at a show like Schitts Creek, a love letter to that whole Canadian Second City troupe, and I get sad knowing John would have been a beautiful addition to that show. It’s a perfect show, but imagine…
Because even in the brightest light, John would somehow make it brighter.
Catherine O Hara is an absolutely brilliant actor. Thank you for that!
And a beautiful lady, outside and inside. If I'd gone to the memorial, I would've told her there was no need to apologize when she mentioned John's mother, and that it was okay to cry. Never, ever hold back your emotions at events like these.
My dad introduced me to John Candy as a child. We loved to watch Uncle Buck and Planes Trains and Automobiles and Home Alone together. Then John died. And last year my dad did too. Watching these movies now brings tears to my eyes but in a comforting way - the memories they both gave me stay with me always. And the tradition will always live on.
My condolences. John and other late great SCTV'ers are making your dad laugh in Heaven.
God bless, 'the Candyman'. RIP
You somehow ended up in my feed and I'll tell you, I needed that!! I love John Candy and miss him, imagine what he would have created. At least we have all that he did!! Thank you.
So tough for Catherine O'Hara...John died on her 40th birthday...
Wow. Lucille Ball died on Carol Burnett's birthday.
He died on my birthday too
I remember it like yesterday. It was evening time. My parents were out. My twin brother and i were arguing earlier and now were watching tv in silence.
Then we saw a large photo of John on the tv and wondered what was it about. Then read the "John Candy has died" headline and were in shock.
We forgot about our arguing immediately and shared quotes of Candy's films.❤