Canadian comedy star John Candy died 25 years ago this week
With his legacy enduring to this day -- through the impact of the sketch-comedy series "SCTV" and revered films including "Splash," "Uncle Buck" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" -- his children say their father is still fresh in the minds of many fans who often regale them with tales of meeting him or watching his movies.
Born in Newmarket, Ont., the jovial actor honed his comedy chops as a member of Toronto's Second City sketch troupe and then a cast member on "Second City Television." Jennifer Candy marvels at how much of a multitasker their dad was, juggling his family with his acting career and business ventures, which included running his own production company and becoming co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts.
"I loved John dearly," said Eugene Levy, who played the other Shmenge brother on "SCTV" and the villainous scientist in "Splash." "If they started doing some little bit with him, he would pick up on it and throw something back to them and they would look at him like, 'Well, I didn't expect that,"' she said.
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