Ryan Reynolds Plans Heartwarming Tribute To John Candy On 25th Anniversary Of His Passing

Mar 06, 2019 by apost team

We recently marked the 25th anniversary of the death of comedy and acting legend, John Candy. Candy was an American legend and treasure. He died far too young. He died at the young age of 43 after appearing in more than 40 films during his 20-year career.

He had an incredibly big personality that was radiant with talent. He sparkled on the big screen even in his smallest roles. John Candy stole the show with his hilarious roles in classics like Home Alone, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

While he was certainly taken too soon, members of the acting community are celebrating the great contribution he made to the world of film during his career.

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Ryan Reynolds, who is also a famed Canadian-born actor, remembered John Candy fondly on the anniversary of his passing with a sentimental tribute video. Reynolds, who recently starred in Deadpool, honored John Candy with the video compilation that is appropriately set to Paul Young’s “Everytime You Go Away.”

The video begins with by showcasing John Candy in some of his most legendary roles. Even though the video is set to music, you can’t help but laugh at the incredible presence and sense of comedic genius that John Candy brought to every single role.

He had a natural talent that, combined with the pure force of his personality, is something that makes an actor a legend as soon as he or she steps on camera.

The video Ryan Reynolds created highlights Candy’s most famous roles. The video can’t help but bring a smile to your face (and maybe a simultaneous tear to the eye for Candy’s passing) as the video rolls through highlights of John Candy’s most hilarious on-screen moments.

You literally can’t help but laugh at his incredible cameo in Home Alone as Gus Polinski, “Polka King of the Midwest.” The role is so perfect for John Candy, showing exactly how much he can bring to a movie, even in a smaller role. Ryan Reynolds also gave a big thanks to John’s children, Christopher and Jennifer.

We have to thank Ryan Reynolds for putting this exceptional tribute video together to celebrate John Candy's life on the big screen. He was an incredibly talented actor who won’t soon be forgotten. What’s your favorite John Candy character? Let us know your memories of one of everyone’s favorite actors!