Chris Pratt 'Devastated' As He Mourns 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Stunt Double's Death

September 24, 2024

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Chris Pratt mourns the tragic loss of his stunt double Tony McFarr, sharing heartfelt memories on Instagram stories.
Tony McFarr, a talented stunt double, passed away unexpectedly at 47; his impressive resume includes Marvel blockbusters and more.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Tony McFarr, a dedicated professional who left a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.

Yesterday, fans learned the horrible news of the death of Tony McFarr, Chris Pratt's stunt double and dear friend. The actor shared the news on his Instagram stories, posting photos of the two of them together posing like twins in their Marvel costumes as he paid his condolences to his family.

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Chris Pratt wrote a very emotional eulogy to his friend, sharing stories of their time together on set, praising him as a person and as a professional, and opening up about the depth of their friendship. He concluded his emotional statement sending his love to the stunt double's daughter.

Chris Pratt's Emotional Post About Stunt Double's Death

Yesterday, Chris Pratt received the news that his dear friend and co-worker, Antonio "Tony" McFarr, had passed away. He was Chris Pratt's stunt double in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World movies, and the two of them developed a friendship through the years.

The actor posted a few pictures of the two of them in costume on his Instagram story, following a heartfelt statement where he paid tribute to the talented man who made Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, possible. He praised his professionalism, as well as sharing details of their personal friendship, and shared his condolences with the family.

"Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr. We did several movies together. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent endless hours on set. I'll never forget his toughness," he wrote on his Instagram story.

"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 shared with fans. "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."

Tony McFarr's Tragic Death

Tony McFarr's death was completely shocking and unexpected, announced by his mother to TMZ. The stunt double was very young, only 47 when he passed away on Monday this week at his house in Orlando.

TMZ reports that "Tony was active and healthy" and that they were told that "the medical examiner's office is running toxicology tests now. The Orange County Medical Examiner confirms to [TMZ] they have the case... and that an official cause is still pending."

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Tony McFarr's resume as a stunt double is quite impressive. In addition to Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, he worked with Chris Pratt in Passengers. He also worked on other Marvel movies, including Captain America: Civil War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. He's credited for his stunt work on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Teen Wolf, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Pitch Perfect 3, and many more.

Toward the end of his life, he stepped away from the entertainment industry, choosing to open a couple of restaurants and focus on raising his daughter.

Our hearts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.

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