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John Candy, Canadian actor and comedian, known for canadian actor and comedian, died on 1994-03-04.

John Candy, Canadian actor and comedian, known for canadian actor and comedian, died on 1994-03-04. John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films. Candy first rose to prominence in Canada during the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its sketch comedy series Second City Television.

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John Candy is Canadian actor and comedian.

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John Candy

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Canadian actor and comedian

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What happened on March 4, 1994?
John Candy, Canadian actor and comedian, known for canadian actor and comedian, died on 1994-03-04. John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films. Candy first rose to prominence in Canada during the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its sketch comedy series Second City Television.
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John Candy is Canadian actor and comedian.
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