What a difference a day makes. It took less than 24 hours for John Candy to film his entire role in Home Alone. In the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me, the film’s director recalls wanting The ...

Just over 30 years ago, Hollywood lost one of its most fearsome comedic forces when John Candy died at the age of just 43. His death provoked an outpouring of mourning in the acting world, and now, a ...

John Candy, much loved for his roles in Hollywood films including Cool Runnings and Home Alone, died alone, away from his ...

John Candy’s last-minute entry in Home Alone became one of the film’s most memorable surprises. Candy joined the cast only days before shooting, stepping in as the upbeat polka band leader who helps ...

Known for his big smile and even bigger heart, actor John Candy was beloved for his role in family favorites like “Splash!” and Home Alone.” Candy’s joy-filled performances inspired generations of ...

This is FRESH AIR. John Candy, the comic actor who rose to fame in the sketch comedy series "SCTV" and such films as "Stripes," "Splash" and "Spaceballs," died at age 43 in 1994. Now, 31 years later, ...

The film's director reveals the inspiration for Candy's Gus Polinski character (which came from a different Candy character!) John Candy: I Like Me premieres on Amazon Prime on October 10 What a ...