Rosemary Margaret Hobor: Raising Children Alone And Living Without a Husband

The beautiful couple of John Candy and his wife Rosemary Margaret Hobor, who shared a decade of love and romance first came into prominence when they got married.

Unfortunately, after John Candy passed away in 1994, the life of Margaret became dull and dreary. Then she got herself busy and became preoccupied with raising her two children, whom she shares with Candy.

John Candy is best recognized for his roles in comedies such as Stripes, Splash, Summer Rental, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck.

Rosemary Margaret Hobor

Rosemary Margaret Hobor isn’t exactly a household name in Hollywood, however, she was related to John Franklin Candy, who was one of the most well-known comedians in the entertainment industry.

This brought her recognition. She is the widow of late Canadian comedian, John Candy. Rose had a wonderful married life with John Candy and their children before her husband unexpectedly died.

Before John’s death in 1994, the pair had been married for 15 years. Furthermore, Candy died of a heart attack on the set of “Wagons East (1994)” during his film shoot.

Although Rose keeps her life very private, she is a mother of two children, Christopher Michael and Jennifer Anne. Both of her kids are following in the footsteps of their father. 

On the other hand, Rosemary is not just recognized for being the wife of one of Canada’s most well-known comedians; she is also a material artist and painter.

Education and Career

Born on August 30, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Rosemary Margaret Hobor was a brilliant student. She went to Notre Dame High School, which was an all-girl school.

When she finished her schooling, she was enrolled at Ontario College of Art and Design University, from where she completed her bachelor’s in Fine Arts and also graduated in Material Arts and Design.

When it came to her studies, she put in a lot of effort to achieve her goals. She then worked from her studio in California, pursuing arts, design, pottery, painting, and handicraft.

Rosemary had worked extensively as a visiting artist in Toronto for eight years in the 1970s. She is currently based in Santa Monica, California, where she owns a studio.

She is not quite active on social media sites but she posts her artwork on Instagram and Facebook though. Rosemary has a website named www.rosecandyartist.com  where she sells her art pieces.

On her Instagram account, she now has 1,016 followers and 244 posts. 

Relationship with John Candy and Children

John Candy and Rosemary Margaret Hobor met on a blind date, which was arranged by their mutual friends. It was early 1979, they both clicked right away and became friends.

They were high school students at that time. Rosemary and John began dating in 1969, shortly after they graduated from high school. 

The couple had been dating for at least ten years before they decided to tie the knot on April 28, 1979. They welcomed their first child, Jennifer Anne Candy, ten months after their honeymoon on February 3, 1980.

And four years later, the couple’s second child was born on September 23, 1984. His name is Christopher Michael Candy. Rosemary’s both daughter and son have also followed in their father’s footsteps and work in the entertainment industry.

Jennifer is a well-known actress and producer who has appeared in films such as Liv and Maddie (2013), In Vino (2017), and Where’s This Party? (2014). 

Her daughter, Jennifer and Bryan Sullivan have been together since October 27, 2012 when they got married. She and her husband have a daughter named Finley Candy Sullivan.

Her son, Christopher is an actor, who has appeared in films such as Contracted (2013), Where’s This Party? (2014), and To the Stones (2020).

A couple of Rosemary Margaret Hobor and John Candy had a happy marriage for almost fifteen years before fate took them apart.

John Candy’s Cause of Death

The splash famed actor, John Candy was only 43 years old when he tragically died on March 4, 1994 due to a heart attack. His death was thought to be caused by myocardial infarction.

It occurs when the heart muscle’s blood supply is interrupted and the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen.

In addition, his last film, “Wagons East,” was finished. At his home in Durango, Mexico, he had his final moment and peacefully passed away just as the paramedics were about to arrive.

Candy had gone through a lot because of his excess weight and the mockery he was sometimes subjected to because of his size.

He also experienced terrible anxiety, according to People, and by the age of 40, he was having panic attacks and sought professional help from a psychologist.

According to his children, John Candy struggled with body image all his life, which he handled gravely. 

In an interview, both of his children went on to say that cynics who think their father didn’t care about his body are completely mistaken.

“He always worked on his weight and his health,” Chris stated. “And fortunately, he helped us to figure that out for ourselves. He grew up with heart disease. My sister and I are very well aware of it and take care of ourselves,” he added.

 “His father had a heart attack, his brother had a heart attack. It was in the family. He had trainers and would work at whatever the new diet was. I know he did his best.”

Where Is Rosemary Margaret Hobor Now?

Rose is single and devoted her life to raising her two children, who were only 14 and 10 years old when their father died. Her children are thriving and happy in their lives. 

On the other hand, Rosemary keeps herself engaged by volunteering for non-profit organizations like Make-A-Wish and the Pediatric AIDS Foundation and also makes arts and crafts to continue her passion.

When it comes to Rosemary Margaret Hobor’s net worth, she acquired her husband’s pretty much the entire wealth and financial assets. 

John Candy had an estimated net worth of $15 million in total when he died, according to celebrity net worth.

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