Actor Chris Pratt has finally broken his silence after learning of the death of stuntman Tony McFarr. The stuntman reportedly died on May 13 at his home outside Orlando, Florida. His family does not yet know the exact cause of death. new york post.
“I’ll miss him when he’s gone.”
Pratt shared: Statement on Instagram Stories“I was shocked to hear of the death of my friend and former stuntman Tony McFaul. We appeared in several films together. We played golf, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and filmed. He spent endless hours on the field and I will never forget his toughness.”
“I remember him getting a really bad shot in the head[in the title scene of Guardians 2]and getting some staples in his head. He went right back to work and went out again. “I was ready to be taken care of,” he added. “He was a really great player. He was always a gentleman and a professional.”
“I’m going to miss him,” Pratt concluded. “My prayers go out to his friends and family, especially his daughter.”
TMZ report McFarr’s mother, Donna, said her son died Monday at his home in Orlando. Her cause of death was not reported, but she said his death was “unexpected and shocking.”
She went on to say that her son was “active and healthy” and that a coroner was preparing a toxicology report to determine what happened.
McFarr got her start on the big screen in 2011 as a stunt double on the hit TV show “Bones.” He went on to star in high-profile projects such as Teen Wolf, Homeland, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, Fast & Furious 7, and Captain America: Civil War. Did.
The news comes after actors Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling vocally expressed their gratitude for their stunt doubles following the release of their film The Fall Guy. They argue that stuntmen are not given the recognition they deserve in Hollywood.
“They swoop in and attack for us and are always looking out for our safety.” gosling said.
“They come on set, do things harder than anyone else, take risks, and then they don’t get any credit. They’re cut together to make it look like you did it. So , it’s really nice to be a part of something that finally shines a light on them,” he added.
“And to show that it is an art form,” he concluded. “Sometimes people think it’s just bumps and falls, but that’s only part of the story.”
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