Chris Pratt has paid an emotional tribute to his former stunt double after his death aged 47.
Tony McFarr passed away Monday at his home outside Orlando, Florida. His family say they are yet to learn how he died, but Farr’s mom Donna told TMZ his passing was ‘unexpected and shocking.’
McFarr was a talented stuntman known for his work in Jurassic World, Antman and The Wasp and Darkest Minds among others, stepping into the shoes of some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Pratt, 44, took to his Instagram stories to pen a message for McFarr and reflect on their ‘endless hours on set’ together.
He 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.
Chris Pratt has paid an emotional tribute to his former stunt double Tony McFarr (left) after his death aged 47 – pictured on set for the Jurassic World films
Tony McFarr passed away Monday at his home outside Orlando, Florida . His family say they are yet to learn how he died, but Farr’s mom Donna told TMZ his passing was ‘unexpected and shocking’
‘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.”
The star shared snaps of himself and McFarr on set for the Jurassic World films and Passengers.
The Orange County Medical Examiner told the outlet that it is running toxicology reports as it investigates the death.
McFarr was a talented stuntman known for his work in Jurassic World, Antman and The Wasp and Darkest Minds among others, stepping into the shoes of some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Pratt, 44, took to his Instagram stories to pen a message for McFarr and reflect on their ‘endless hours on set’ together
The pair are seen on the set of Passengers in 2016
McFarr died at the age of 47, the circumstances of his death are not yet known, but are said to be ‘shocking’
McFarr had more than 20 years experience in the entertainment industry according to his Linkedin
The stunt man with wife Thais McFarr in 2018. The couple owned a healthy restaurant called The Fit Kitchen
An obituary states he is in the care of the Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home.
On his Instagram, a man claiming to be his nephew posted a tribute under his most recent photo.
‘Rip uncle T im gonna miss you,’ Noah Keez posted. ‘Don’t be doin some outlandish stuff in heaven.’
McFarr stood in for Pratt’s as Star Lord in the popular Marvel Universe franchise movies.
The two first worked together on Jurassic World in 2015. McFarr had more than 20 years experience in the entertainment industry according to his LinkedIn.
His IMDb page lists blockbusters including the Hunger Games, Captain America and Planet of the Apes films among his credits.
He began his career in 2011 with a stint on the cop drama Bones.
Orange County Medical Examiner is running toxicology tests to determine his exact cause of death
McFarr passed away Monday at his four bedroom home outside Orlando, Florida (pictured)
McFarr (pictured with Pratt) performed stunts for Chris Pratt’s character Star Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies
As well as his movie roles, McFarr was a successful restaurateur and owner of Reel Bowls poké bar and The Fit Kitchen, which he owned with wife Thais McFarr.
Reel Bowls only opened its doors for the first time back in February, according to Instagram posts.
McFarr was a business graduate of Florida State University and obtained his MBA from LSU Shreveport.
At the time of his death he was living in a $500,000 four bedroom home.
