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Celebrated Canadian journalist Paul Myers is honoring the legacy of John Candy in a new biography of the beloved comedian. In John Candy: A Life in Comedy , Myers chronicled the life, successes and lasting impact of the Canadian-born star, who died in at the age of In an exclusive email interview with PEOPLE, Myers opened up about bringing Candy to life on the page and capturing his legacy as a widely-loved comedian.

As captivated as Myers was with Second City Television , he was deeply drawn to Candy himself — the first from the show to gain popularity internationally.

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While compiling the extensive research that went into the book, Myers realized how significantly Candy's life had been impacted by Dan Aykroyd , a fellow Canadian actor-comedian. He found that Akroyd was instrumental in getting Candy to audition for Second City. Myers hopes his book imparts to readers that what made Candy so special was his humanity — "subject to the same pressures, stress and anxieties as any regular mortal," while still being a sweet personality that made his audiences laugh.

His book is a tribute to a great figure in Canadian, comedic and film history, Myers said. Use limited data to select advertising. Create profiles for personalised advertising. Use profiles to select personalised advertising. Create profiles to personalise content.