Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his late stunt double, Tony McFarr, who passed away at the age of 47. McFarr worked with Pratt on numerous projects, including "Jurassic World" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
Chris Pratt is mourning the loss of his longtime stunt double, Tony McFarr, who passed away at the age of 47. The news was confirmed by Fox News Digital, and an autopsy has been conducted to determine the cause and manner of death, with the results pending toxicology reports.
McFarr, who was born Antonio McFarr, had a close working relationship with Pratt, appearing as his stunt double in multiple films, including "Jurassic World" (2015), "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), "Passengers" (2016), and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018).
On Thursday, Pratt took to Instagram to express his sorrow and pay tribute to his friend and colleague. In a heartfelt post, he wrote, "Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr. We did several movies together."
Pratt recalled their shared experiences on set, including an incident during the filming of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" when McFarr suffered a head injury and returned to work with unwavering determination. He described McFarr as "an absolute stud" and a "gentleman and a professional."
Pratt concluded his tribute by extending his condolences to McFarr's family and friends, particularly his daughter. He also posted several photos of himself with McFarr, both in costume on movie sets and off.
McFarr's career in the entertainment industry extended beyond his work with Pratt. He served as a stunt double for other Hollywood stars, including Jon Hamm in "Tag" (2018) and Brendan Fraser in "The Poison Rose" (2019).
Additionally, McFarr performed stunts in several Marvel films, such as "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) and "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018). His other film credits as a stunt performer include "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," and "Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It."
McFarr also ventured into acting, appearing in both film and television projects. He made his screen debut in the first season finale of "Burn Notice" and later reprised his role in a guest appearance during the show's fourth season. His other acting credits include "One Tree Hill," "Graceland," "Army Wives," and "MacGyver."
McFarr's passing is a significant loss to the entertainment industry and the stunt community. He was known for his professionalism, dedication, and the genuine friendships he formed with his colleagues. His untimely death at the age of 47 has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and worked with him.
