15 actors who died during filming

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8) John Candy:

John Candy in Wagons East! | Image Source: TriStar Pictures

On March 4, 1994, an unsuspecting massive heart attack took the life of beloved actor and comedian John Candy who was 43 years old when he died in his sleep. He had just recently completed some final scenes for the comedy Wagons East! Thought of by many as big-belly humor and hearty laughter, this jovial comedian could be described with such warmth and humor: larger than life. His sudden death shocked fans and colleagues as he took away an end filled with unforgettable performances in classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Uncle Buck. Candy's legacy has emerged to bring joy to the movies amongst many around the world.

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