In a heartwarming gesture, actor Chris Pratt honored his stunt double, Tony McFarr. This tribute is a touching acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication that stunt performers contribute to the film industry. Let’s explore how Pratt expressed his gratitude to McFarr and the impact it had on their professional relationship.
Chris Pratt Pays Tribute To His Stunt Double Tony McFarr
Tony McFarr, a stuntman in Hollywood who worked with Chris Pratt, has passed away at the age of 47. According to McFarr’s mother, Donna, he died at his residence near Orlando, Florida, on May 13. The family is currently unaware of the cause of death. Donna mentioned that McFarr was in good health and his passing came as a sudden and surprising shock.
The Orange County Medical Examiner informed TMZ that they are conducting toxicology tests on McFarr. McFarr is survived by his parents, sister, and daughter. According to TMZ, he will be laid to rest near his grandmother in Pennsylvania.
McFarr worked as a stuntman in various films, including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, Captain America: Civil War, Pitch Perfect 3, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. He also performed stunts for television series such as Bones, Teen Wolf, Homeland, and The Walking Dead. McFarr first doubled for Pratt, who is 44 years old, in the 2015 film Jurassic World.
Following this, McFarr continued to work as Pratt’s stunt double in Passengers, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
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Chris Pratt is paying tribute to the late Antonio “Tony” McFarr. He honors his stunt double at the link. (📷: Instagram) pic.twitter.com/uGJFXsDUou— E! News (@enews) May 17, 2024
Pratt expressed his sorrow over McFarr’s passing on his official Instagram account, describing himself as “devastated” by the tragic news.
He wrote in his stories, “We did several movies together. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent endless hours on set.”
“I’ll never forget his toughness. 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 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.”
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