John Candy’s Health Before Death: Rumored Drug Use, Weight Struggles & Heart Issues

John Candy’s Health Before Death: Rumored Drug Use, Weight Struggles & Heart Issues

John Candy died when he was just 43 from a heart attack. Learn about the late actor's health history, from rumored drug usage to weight struggles.

John Candy’s Health Before Death: Rumored Drug Use, Weight Struggles & Heart Issues - WorldNL Magazine

Image Credit: Getty Images John Candy died more than 20 years ago, but his footprint in the film industry remains. The late actor, who appeared in movies such as Home Alone, Spaceballs and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, will be honored in the upcoming Prime Video documentary I Like Me, which premieres in October 2025. Since John’s 1994 death is making headlines again, we’re breaking down everything we know about his health. How Did …

John Candy: I Like Me

From Uncle Buck to Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Home Alone, John Candy was a larger than life personality, stealing scenes and imbuing films with...

'I Like Me' – A Poignant Documentary About the Larger-Than-Life Personality of the Late Great John Candy

I Like Me is a poignant documentary on Prime Video about the late, great John Candy and his larger-than-life personality, his true Canadian sense of kindness that graced anyone who crossed his path, and his tragic end. It’s the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures. The documentary, which was directed by Colin Hanks and pro…

The Long Awaited Documentary About John Candy Is Coming Next Month

He was an actor, a son, a husband, a father, a friend....and he was loved~

John Candy Documentary ‘I Like Me’ Coming to Prime Video

Prime Video honors comedy legend John Candy with the heartfelt documentary I Like Me, debuting globally October 10, 2025.