John Candy died twenty years ago at the age of 43. The comic actor who starred in Trains, Planes and Automobiles, Spaceballs and Uncle Buck was a beloved figure of screens big and small.

A larger than life character, he was best known playing loveable oafs with a heart of gold and turned in numerous top performances laden with memorable quotes.

Here are twenty facts about the actor.

He eventually became co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts – a hometown (Canadian) American football team - alongside Bruce McNall and Wayne Gretzky.

Was known for TV comedy show Second City TV (SCTV) based in Chicago. He starred in that alongside the like of Harold Ramis, Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis.

He turned down multiple offers to join renowned New York-based sketch series Saturday Night Live, citing his loyalty to the SCTV cast.

He appeared in ten films alongside Saturday Night Live alumni, more than any other non-SNL actor.

John's father Sidney died when he was five of a heart attack – the same affliction that killed him 39 years later.

He turned down the role of Louis Tully in Ghostbusters – a role that eventually went to Rick Moranis.

He also turned down the part of Wayne Szalinkski in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids – another role that went to Moranis. He did so because he believed his friend was better suited to the parts.

Candy, as well as many others who weren't cast or were cut from Ghostbusters, appeared in Ray Parker Jr's Ghostbusters music video. Bustin' made him feel good.