Rob Mac Shares John Candy's Legacy with His Kids

In a heartwarming moment, actor Rob Mac and his wife Kaitlin Olson recently introduced their two sons, Axel and Leo, to the timeless comedy of the late John Candy. According to Mac, who legally changed his last name from McElhenney to Mac in June 2025, the family sat down to watch Candy's classic films, including Home Alone and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

The 48-year-old Welcome To Wrexham star recalled that his kids had never seen Candy before, and were captivated by the actor's ability to seamlessly blend humor and heartbreak. As they watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Mac and Olson were moved to see their teenage sons' emotional reaction to the devastating news of Candy's death in 1994.

"We had just laughed for two hours, and yet our hearts were broken," Mac said. "But then we leaned into each other, gave each other a hug, and I said, 'That's who John Candy is, was, and will always be.'" The family's shared experience of discovering Candy's timeless legacy has clearly left a lasting impact.