[gerry d]

The great John Candy died 19 years ago today.He was only 43 when he died of a heart attack.I'm not too sure what was the first John Candy film i ever saw.I think it was either Who's Harry Crumb? or Uncle Buck.

1 of my favourite films is Planes,Trains & Automobiles.The clip below is from 1 of my favourite scenes from the film.It still brings a smile to my face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8riUi_rgOQ

[Dan Fortesque]

I loved most of his films, Planes, Trains and Uncle Buck being my two favourites. Such a sad loss to the film industry when he died. Can't believe it's so long ago now.

[Fear of Fours]

He was a very talented guy. Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains & Automobiles are two of my favourite films. Cool Runnings is pretty cool as well.

[quirkyquirk]

He was great.Apparently he was a very nice man in real life too.

I love
Uncle Buck
Armed and Dangerous
The Great Outdoors
Cool Runnings

[Dan Fortesque]

Here's another classic clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_akwHYMdbsM

[dmuk]

Legend.

[Honestweegie]

awww i remember that day actually, we were watching a John Candy film at the time, and then it came on the news after

[rfonzo]

I remember being young and thinking that was sad he he died. He was a vibrant actor with a happy aura around him and this was encapsulated by his films. His cameo in Home Alone changed to the mood of the film towards it's climax.

[Theo_Bear]

19 years? Bloody hell, has it really been that long?

I do actually remember hearing it on the news.

[zooooooooooooo]

John Candy was brilliant. Love Planes,Trains And Automobiles and Home Alone.

[Takae]

I didn't like John Candy at first, but he grew on me. He evolved from a punchable film comic actor to 'Uncle John' over years. RIP.

Edit: I still can't remember which of these films I first noticed him: Stripes or Splash.

[dekkard]

Great Actor especially Planes,Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. i still struggle to hold it together in Planes,Trains when Steve Martin has the realisation n the train and goes back for JC who is sitting quietly on his own in the train station

[mrsbadger]

Omg!!!! Where have them years gone.!!!!