Chris Pratt is mourning the demise of his pricey pal and collaborator. Information broke on Thursday that stunt man Tony McFarr had unexpectedly died on the age of 47.
In a brand new message on his Instagram Story, Pratt stated he was “devastated” to listen to the information.
“We did a number of motion pictures collectively. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent infinite hours on set,” Pratt recalled. “I am going to always remember his toughness.”
The motion star additionally mirrored on filming Guardians of the Galaxy 2, saying his former stunt double “took a nasty shot to the pinnacle,” and needed to get “a number of staples in his head.”
He stated that McFarr returned to work shortly after his damage, calling the late stunt man “an absolute stud.”
“He was at all times a gentleman {and professional},” Pratt stated. “He’ll be missed. My prayers exit to his family and friends, particularly his daughter.”
Pratt additionally shared a number of pictures of himself and McFarr in matching costumes on the set of assorted blockbuster movies.
As was beforehand reported, McFarr died on Monday in his residence in Florida. His demise was confirmed by his mom, Donna, who first shared the information with TMZ, saying her son was “energetic and wholesome” and the demise was “surprising.”
The reason for demise or circumstances surrounding McFarr’s passing haven’t been shared.
In a press release to ET, the Orange County Medical Examiner’s workplace confirms that they’ve the case. “An examination has already taken place and trigger/method of demise is pending toxicology outcomes,” the workplace says.
McFarr’s work as a stuntman spans years, with tasks together with Bones, Homeland, Teen Wolf, The Starvation Video games: Mockingjay — Half 1, Captain America: Civil Battle, The Accountant and Allegiant.
The stunt employee just lately launched a profession in restaurant possession — in July 2023, he took to his Instagram web page to tease the opening of his eatery, Reel Bowls, a poke and salad cease with a movie theme close to Orlando, Florida. He shared one other submit in February celebrating the restaurant’s opening.
McFarr is most recognized for his work as a stunt double for Pratt. The duo first labored collectively on Jurassic World in 2015. McFarr went on to double for Pratt in Passengers, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and, most just lately, Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
In a submit shared from the set of GotG 2, Pratt launched his followers to his stunt double and pal.
“Here is me and my stunt-man Tony McFarr (additionally Tommy Harper stunt coordinator and our first AD Lars Winther) on set,” the daddy of three captioned the submit. “Been working with Tony since Jurassic World. Love you buddy! Blissful wrap!”
McFarr is survived by his daughter, his sister and his mother and pa.
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