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Chris Pratt’s stunt double Tony McFarr’s cause of death revealed
Chris Pratt‘s old stunt double Tony McFarr died in May of a heart problem that was probably the result of heavy drinking, TMZ reported on Wednesday, August 21.
McFarr died on May 13 at the age of 47 at his home outside Orlando, Florida. McFarr’s mother Donna confirmed the news to TMZ at the time.
According to the outlet, citing documents it obtained, the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida ruled that McFarr’s death was the result of an irregular heartbeat, noting that there was a problem with the stuntman’s heart valves.
The medical examiner determined that acute alcohol intoxication and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contributed to McFarr’s death, according to TMZ. The autopsy revealed a history of excessive alcohol consumption.
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McFarr was Pratt’s stunt double Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Jurassic world and its sequel Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomAnd Passengers. He also served as a stunt double for Brendan Fraser And Jon Hamm.
“Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double. We have made several films together. We played golf, drank whiskey, smoked cigars and spent endless hours on set. I will never forget his toughness,” Pratt paid tribute to McFarr via an Instagram Story on May 16.
Chris Pratt’s Instagram Story.
Chris Pratt/InstagramThe Garfield movie star recalled working with McFarr on the second Guardians of the Galaxy film, in which he called his stunt double a “gentleman and professional.”
“I remember him getting a nasty shot in the head (in the title sequence of Guards 2) and got several staples in his head – he went straight back to work, ready to go again. He was an absolute stud. He was always a gentleman and professional,” Pratt wrote.
Chris Pratt and Tony McFarr
Courtesy of Chris Pratt/Instagram‘He will be missed. My prayers go out to his friends and family, especially his daughter,” the post concludes.
Pratt also posted several photos of him and McFarr on various film sets, including the Jurassic world franchise to his Instagram Stories.
