At the time of his passing in 1994, Canadian actor, and comedian John Candy net worth. At the age of 43, John Candy died tragically of a heart attack on March 4, 1994, when he was filming Wagons East! in Durango, Mexico. Stripes, Cool Runnings, Splash, Summer Rental, Spaceballs, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck are a few of his most recognized movies.