John Candy's Kids Say It Was 'Maddening' Watching Their Dad Face Fatphobia

John Candy’s children, Jennifer and Christopher, are reflecting on learning about the “maddening” fatphobia their father faced while making their new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me.  The film, which was released on Prime Video Friday, October 10, serves as a look back at Candy’s life and legacy before his death from a heart attack at age 43 in 1994. The project, directed by Colin Hanks, features an endless list of A-list stars  — from Tom Hanks to Martin Short — praising the comedian’s unbelievable talent and giant heart, but it also peels back the curtain on the darker aspects of Candy’s