7. John Candy – Gus Polinsiki (“Home Alone”)
John Candy’s portrayal of the polka-loving touring musician Gus Polinski left a lasting impression on many. His character’s willingness to help Kevin’s mom, who was a complete stranger at the time, was heartwarming and inspirational. Being a comedic genius, it’s no surprise that Candy improvised many of his lines despite only being on the set for a day or two. Only four years after “Home Alone” was released, Candy died of a heart attack at the age of 43.
8. John Heard – Peter McCallister (“Home Alone”)
Losing a talented actor, especially one who played such a memorable role, is always sad. As Kevin’s dad, Heard left a lasting impression on viewers. Unfortunately, in 2017, Heard passed away due to a heart attack at the age of 71, which was a shocking loss not only for his family but for the entire entertainment industry. Though some people thought that the surgery he had a few days earlier could have been the cause of the actor’s death, officials revealed that that wasn’t the case.
