John Candy’s children, Jennifer and Christopher, are reflecting on learning about the “maddening” fatphobia their father faced while making their new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me.

The film, which was released on Prime Video Friday, October 10, serves as a look back at Candy’s life and legacy before his death from a heart attack at age 43 in 1994. The project, directed by Colin Hanks, features an endless list of A-list stars — from Tom Hanks to Martin Short — praising the comedian’s unbelievable talent and giant heart, but it also peels back the curtain on the darker aspects of Candy’s story.

Old interviews with Candy are some of I Like Me’s hardest moments to witness, as journalists would routinely grill him over his weight and health. While speaking exclusively to Us Weekly, Jenni

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