Highlights
- Chris Pratt mourns the tragic loss of his stunt double Tony McFarr, sharing heartfelt reminiscences on Instagram stories.
- Tony McFarr, a skilled stunt double, gave up the ghost hastily at 47; his spectacular resume includes Marvel blockbusters and more.
- Friends and family mourn the loss of Tony McFarr, a dedicated skilled who left a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
Yesterday, enthusiasts learned the horrible news of the death of Tony McFarr, Chris Pratt's stunt double and costly friend. The actor shared the news on his Instagram tales, posting footage of the two of them together posing like twins of their Marvel costumes as he paid his condolences to his circle of relatives.
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Chris Pratt wrote an excessively emotional eulogy to his good friend, sharing tales of their time together on set, praising him as a person and as a professional, and opening up about the depth of their friendship. He concluded his emotional statement sending his love to the stunt double's daughter.
Chris Pratt's Emotional Post About Stunt Double's Death
Yesterday, Chris Pratt won the news that his pricey friend and co-worker, Antonio "Tony" McFarr, had passed on to the great beyond. He was once Chris Pratt's stunt double in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World motion pictures, and the two of them evolved a friendship via the years.
The actor posted a couple of footage of the two of them in costume on his Instagram tale, following a heartfelt observation the place he paid tribute to the gifted guy who made Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, possible. He praised his professionalism, as well as sharing main points of their personal friendship, and shared his condolences with the circle of relatives.
"Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr. We did several movies together. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent endless hours on set. I'll never forget his toughness," he wrote on his Instagram tale.
"I remember he took a nasty shot to the head (in the title sequence of Guardians 2) and got several staples in his head. He came right back to work ready to go again," he shared with enthusiasts. "He was an absolute stud. He was always a gentleman and professional. He'll be missed. My prayers go out to his friends and family, especially his daughter."
Tony McFarr's Tragic Death
Tony McFarr's death used to be totally stunning and unexpected, announced through his mom to TMZ. The stunt double used to be very younger, best Forty seven when he gave up the ghost on Monday this week at his space in Orlando.
TMZ reports that "Tony was active and healthy" and that they were informed that "the medical examiner's office is running toxicology tests now. The Orange County Medical Examiner confirms to [TMZ] they have the case... and that an official cause is still pending."
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Tony McFarr's resume as a stunt double is somewhat impressive. In addition to Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, he worked with Chris Pratt in Passengers. He also worked on different Marvel motion pictures, including Captain America: Civil War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. He's credited for his stunt work on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 and a couple of, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Teen Wolf, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Pitch Perfect 3, and many more.
Toward the end of his lifestyles, he stepped away from the entertainment trade, choosing to open a couple of eating places and concentrate on elevating his daughter.
Our hearts cross out to his family and friends on this tough time.
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