On the day John Candy died, a giant piece of amethyst he brought home for his family from Mexico abruptly shattered. His wife told his two children, Jennifer and Christopher, that was him saying goodbye.
Now, a week before what would have been the legendary actor's 66th birthday, his adult children, both of whom are in show business, granted The Hollywood Reporter a rare in-depth interview to share new tales about their father, discuss his legacy and, of course, remember the comedy.
John Candy, the international treasure who appeared in 44 films, was first and foremost a family man, but he had a large soft spot for animals and helping others through charity. He fought a lifelong battle with his weight. The role most important to him was as a lawyer in an Oliver Stone picture.
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