John Candy’s children and widow pay tribute to the late actor on the 29th anniversary of his death

John Candy’s beloved family paid tribute to the actor on Saturday on the 29th anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 43.

Popular actor Candy — best known for starring in films like Home Alone, Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automotive — died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994, leaving behind his wife Rosemary and two young children Jennifer and Chris.

Jennifer, 43, Kris, 38, and Rosemary, 73, shared touching throwback snaps of the actor as they celebrated nearly three decades without him.

Jennifer posted a sweet snap that shows her as a toddler with her dad, writing, “She’ll always be around.” We will always miss you. You will always be loved.

Chris shared a photo of his dad standing by a river and wrote: ‘Sending love to my dad today. 29 years ago, I started a new journey. I miss you and think of you often. I still think of you daily.

Loss is never easy but I can optimistically say it is one of life’s greatest teachers.

Rose posted a photo of the actor waving on set and wrote: ‘I was browsing through pics today and thought this was cool to post. I miss you today. As usual with love.

This comes after the A documentary film that gives never-before-seen insight into Candy’s life, career, and tragic death by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds.

diverse reported that Amazon is in negotiations to acquire the untitled film directed by Hanks, 45, and produced by Reynolds, 46, and George Dewey via his production company, Maximum Effort.

The film – which was made with the full support of Candy’s family – is said to give insight into Candy’s private family life off screen.

It will also feature never-before-seen home videos, archives, and family interviews.

Hanks’ father Tom Hanks and stepmother Rita Wilson starred with Candy in 1985’s The Volunteers, with Candy also appearing in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.

Hanks is also producing the documentary with Sean Stuart and Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper.

Reynolds is known for his closeness with fellow Canadian actor Candy and his friendship with his family.

On the 25th anniversary of his death in March 2019, he shared an animated video of the star, powered by Candy’s children.

Reynolds wrote; It is the twenty-fifth anniversary of John Candy’s death. We’re bringing back a little tribute to a Canadian comic genius and hero. If you haven’t seen much of his work, take a look at his movies. It was a treasure.

Chris Candy called the video “beautiful” while Jennifer Candy wrote: “This made me cry. He’s so amazing and cute!. He has so many people who absolutely love him, he was one of the best.”

Candy first rose to fame through his stint as a member of the Toronto affiliate of the improvisational comedy group The Second City in 1972. He then joined the cast of the Toronto-based comedy variety show Second City Television which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a massive hit.

The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing.

His breakout role came when he played Tom Hanks’ girly brother in the movie Splash, which won him universal acclaim.

Candy has appeared in a number of comedies throughout his career, including Spaceballs and Cool Runnings.

He had a minor, but important, role as the “polka king of the Midwest” on Home Alone. His character Gus Polinski helps reunite Kevin with his mother, making for a happy ending.

He starred alongside Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 movie Uncle Buck before they reunited on the set of the holiday movie.

He garnered legions of fans for his role as shower curtain salesman Del Griffith in the 1987 classic Planes, Trains, and Cars.

The film follows anxious and hard-headed businessman Neil Page (Steve Martin) as he tries to get home to see his family in Chicago.

Stuck in a Kansas airport terminal after an emergency landing, Page has to befriend Griffith who will let him stay the night in a rundown hotel.

Together, the two of them, from very different social strata, must overcome their strong dislike for each other and return home.

At the time, the film received critical acclaim, with John Candy being nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture that year.