Jennifer Candy, daughter of the late comedian John Candy, recently celebrated her 44th birthday. Taking to her social media account, she shared her gratitude with her fans and followers. In her post, Jennifer included several pictures, including two slices of her birthday cake, some delicious food, orange roses, an ice skating rink, and a selfie of herself.
Her followers were quick to recognize the strong resemblance between Jennifer and her father. One fan commented, “I miss your dad. Grew up in Finland watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Your dad was the best. And you look just like him.” Another follower wrote, “You look so much like your dad!”
Many heartfelt birthday messages poured in for Jennifer, with fans expressing their admiration for her father. One fan commented, “Happy Birthday! Your pops is proud.” Another fan added, “Your father shines through in your smile. February is the best month to be born.”
Jennifer’s family also celebrated her birthday. Her brother, Chris Candy, shared a picture of him and his sister and captioned it, “Happy Birthday to my lovely sister.”
Jennifer’s mother also shared a picture of her daughter and wrote, “Wishing you a day full of love. You are an amazing daughter. As a mother, you are the best. Great work!”
On the 4th of March, 2023, Jennifer and Chris Candy honored their father’s life on the 29th anniversary of his passing. Despite the loss, they continue to commemorate their father’s memory each year. Jennifer shared a heartwarming picture of herself as a little girl, sitting in their kitchen with her father, both smiling at the camera. In her post, she wrote, “You will always be around. You will always be missed. You will always be loved.”
Chris posted a picture of his father wearing his iconic leather jacket and looking through the camera. He shared his feelings, saying, “Sending love to my father today. 29 years ago, you started a new journey. I miss you and think of you often. Loss is never easy, but I can optimistically say it is one of the great teachers in life.”
This heartfelt celebration and remembrance of John Candy’s life and impact on his family highlight the deep love and respect they have for their late father and the enduring bond they share.