Chris Pratt is paying tribute to the late Antonio “Tony” McFarr.
The Guardians of the Galaxy star shared an emotional message saying he is “devastated” over information that the Hollywood stunt double, who he labored with on a number of movies, was discovered useless in his Orlando, Fla., house on Might 13 at age 47.
“We did a number of motion pictures collectively,” Chris wrote in a Might 16 Instagram Story. “We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent countless hours on set.”
The 44-year-old additionally highlighted Tony’s “toughness,” recalling a time when he “took a nasty shot to the top” through the filming of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and needed to get “a number of staples in his head.”
“He got here proper again to work able to go once more,” Chris continued. “He was an absolute stud. He was all the time a gentleman {and professional}.”
Noting that “he’ll be missed,” the Parks and Recreation alum added, “My prayers exit to his family and friends, particularly his daughter.”