{"id":2247537,"date":"2024-05-18T13:38:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T17:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devastated-chris-pratt-responds-to-the-unexpected-death-of-his-stunt-double-and-friend\/"},"modified":"2024-05-18T13:40:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T17:40:02","slug":"devastated-chris-pratt-responds-to-the-unexpected-death-of-his-stunt-double-and-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devastated-chris-pratt-responds-to-the-unexpected-death-of-his-stunt-double-and-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Pratt is Heartbroken Over the Sudden Loss of His Stunt Double and Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdevastated-chris-pratt-responds-to-the-unexpected-death-of-his-stunt-double-and-friend%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2247537&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Stuntman Tony McFarr, known for \u2062his work with Chris Pratt, tragically passed away, leaving Pratt and family devastated.\u200b The unexpected loss has shaken the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/martinez-we-have-2-4-hour-lines-due-to-new-mexico-lockdown\/\" title=\"Martinez: 'We Have 2-4 Hour Lines' Due to New Mexico Lockdown\">film industry<\/a>. \u2062McFarr was hailed\u2062 for his professionalism and toughness. His sudden death, still under investigation, \u2063has left\u2063 loved ones and colleagues mourning his untimely departure. Your summary captures \u2064the essence of the news piece effectively, highlighting the impact of Tony McFarr&#8217;s unexpected death on Chris Pratt, his family, and the\u2062 film industry. It \u2063also emphasizes McFarr&#8217;s professional attributes and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/movie-weapons-supervisor-waives-preliminary-hearing-in-fatal-shooting-by-alec-baldwin\/\" title=\"Movie Weapons Supervisor Waives Preliminary Hearing in Alec Baldwin's Fatal Shooting\">ongoing investigation surrounding<\/a> his passing.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/%20\"><span>George C. Upper III<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 18, 2024 at 9:55am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>A stuntman and veteran of numerous films and television shows died unexpectedly Monday, \u201cshocking\u201d family members and \u201cdevastating\u201d one of the most famous actors with whom he worked.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Pratt, who worked with 47-year-old stuntman Tony McFarr on such blockbusters as \u201cJurassic World\u201d and \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,\u201d wrote on social media about McFarr\u2019s death, calling him a \u201cfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDevastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr,\u201d Pratt wrote in an Instagram \u201cstory\u201d that automatically deletes after 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity news outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2024\/05\/16\/chris-pratt-stunt-double-tony-mcfarr-dead-dies-guardians-of-the-galaxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ<\/a> captured a screen shot of the story before it disappeared, however, and published it Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did several movies together,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chris-pratt-shows-dodgers-faith-family-day-affirms-power-christianity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pratt<\/a> wrote. \u201cWe golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent endless hours on set.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll never forget his toughness,\u201d he added. \u201cI remember he took a nasty shot to the head (in the title sequence of Guardians 2) and got several staples in his head \u2014 he came right back to work ready to go again. He was an absolute stud.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3674784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3674784\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3674784\">a screen shot of Chris Pratt Instagram story from May 16, 2024 (TMZ)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHe was always a gentleman and professional,\u201d Pratt concluded. \u201cMy prayers go out to his friends and family, especially his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>TMZ spoke with McFarr\u2019s mother, whom they identified only as Donna, who said that the stuntman passed away near Orlando, Florida, at his home.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-coroners-autopsy-report-reveals-matthew-perrys-cause-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cause of death<\/a> was apparently either unknown or at least unrevealed to the family when Donna spoke to TMZ.<\/p>\n<p>However, she did \u201csay his passing is unexpected and shocking,\u201d according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe says Tony was active and healthy \u2026 and we\u2019re told the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-even-admits-theres-still-no-evidence-capitol-officer-sicknick-was-killed-by-blunt-force-to-the-head-on-january-6th\/\" title=\"CNN Even Admits There\u2019s Still No Evidence Capitol Officer Sicknick Was Killed by Blunt Force to the Head on January 6th\">medical examiner\u2019<\/a>s office is running toxicology tests now,\u201d TMZ reported. \u201cThe Orange County Medical Examiner confirms to us they have the case \u2026 and that an official cause is still pending.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McFarr started as a stuntman in 2011 on an episode of Fox\u2019s \u201cBones,\u201d according to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2791562\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMDB<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>From there he went on to do stunts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-dominates-2021-golden-globe-nominations-full-list-announced\/\" title=\"Netflix Dominates 2021 Golden Globe Nominations: Full List Announced\">television series<\/a> like \u201cBurn Notice,\u201d \u201cHomeland\u201d and \u201cMcGyver,\u201d as well as in movies like \u201cThe Accountant,\u201d \u201cDawn of the Planet of the Apes,\u201d and several Marvel films.<\/p>\n<p>He also acted in a few productions, include two episodes of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/legendary-actor-bruce-campbell-shares-heartbreaking-news-of-clint-walkers-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burn Notice<\/a>\u201d as well as the 2016 film \u201cCell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whoa-keanu-reeves-donated-70-of-his-matrix-salary-to-cancer-research\/\" title=\"Whoa! Keanu Reeves Donated 70% Of His \u2018Matrix\u2019 Salary To Cancer Research\">stunt work<\/a> was performed for the 2022 short film \u201cGrobb.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn more recent years, it seems Tony turned his attention to restaurant ownership \u2026 opening up a couple eateries down in Florida including Reel Bowls, a poke and salad stop with a film theme near Orlando,\u201d TMZ noted.<\/p>\n<p>McFarr was reportedly unmarried, but left behind a daughter, sister and both his parents. He\u2019ll be buried \u201cnear his grandmother in Pennsylvania,\u201d according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div id=\"author-info-44802\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44802\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44802\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44802\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44802\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>George Upper is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Western Journal and was a weekly co-host of &#8220;WJ Live,&#8221; powered by The Western Journal. He is currently a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. A former U.S. Army special operator, teacher and consultant, he is a lifetime member of the NRA and an active volunteer leader in his church. Born in Foxborough, Massachusetts, he has lived most of his life in central North Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  George Upper, is the former editor-in-chief of The Western Journal and is now a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. He currently serves as the connections pastor at Awestruck Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is a former U.S. Army special operator, teacher, manager and consultant. Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from Foxborough High School before joining the Army and spending most of the next three years at Fort Bragg. He holds bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in English as well as a Master&#8217;s in Business Administration, all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He and his wife life only a short drive from his three children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and in his spare time he shoots, reads a lot of Lawrence Block and John D. MacDonald, and watches Bruce Campbell movies. He is a fan of individual freedom, Tommy Bahama, fine-point G-2 pens and the Oxford comma. <\/p>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Foxborough, Massachusetts <\/p>\n<p>  Nationality <\/p>\n<p>  American <\/p>\n<p>  Honors\/Awards <\/p>\n<p>  Beta Gamma Sigma <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  B.A., English, UNCG; M.A., English, UNCG; MBA, UNCG <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  North Carolina <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Faith, Business, Leadership and Management, Military, Politics <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a tragic turn of events, veteran stuntman Tony McFarr, known for his work with Chris Pratt on blockbusters like &#8220;Jurassic World,&#8221; passed away on Monday, leaving family members and Pratt devastated. The unexpected loss has deeply impacted the film industry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2247538,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chris-Pratt-and-Tony-McFarr.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2247537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chris-Pratt-and-Tony-McFarr.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2247537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2247537"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2247537\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2247538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2247537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2247537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2247537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}