Chris Pratt has been left “devastated” by the passing of his longtime stunt double Tony McFarr who was just 47 years old.
McFarr, known as a stuntman to the stars, had collaborated with Pratt for years, notably on films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World.
He passed away at his home in Florida, as confirmed by his mother to TMZ, describing the loss as “unexpected and shocking”.
Taking to his Instagram Story, the actor wrote: “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. 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 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.”
McFarr's mother said that her son was “active and healthy”, and are uncertain about the cause of his death.
Having started his career as a stunt performer in 2012, McFarr earned his early credits on projects like Rock of Ages, Teen Wolf, and The Finder.
He also featured in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Homeland, and Fast and Furious 7.
McFarr's first started working with Pratt in 2015 when he performed stunts for the sci-fi action film Jurassic World.
They continued to work together in the sequel Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in 2018, and in Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 in 2017.
In addition to Guardians of the Galaxy, he performed stunts in several other Marvel productions, including Captain America: Civil War, as well as Ant-Man and the Wasp.
His filmography also boasts credits in Tag, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Pitch Perfect 3, and Logan Lucky.
