On March 4th 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy was found dead in Durango Mexico, where he had been working on what would become his final film, Wagons East. Candy rose through the ranks of the celebrated Second City theatre group, and went on to appear in over 40 films, winning acclaim for his performances in classic films such as Splash and Cool Runnings. His death certificate stated that he died of a heart attack but what was the cause? John Candy was known for his larger-than-life persona, and he battled with his weight throughout his life. But it seems that events that unfolded in Mexico on the set of Wagons East could have also contributed to his shocking and untimely death at the age of just 43. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter will analyse every detail of Candy's death certificate, along with the testimonies from those closest to John, to understand what ultimately caused the death of a Hollywood icon.
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