Every Notable Actor from ‘Home Alone’ Franchise Who Died

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The ‘Home Alone‘ movies have been made over more than thirty years, and sadly, some of the actors from those films have passed away. Here’s a look at some of those actors, including who they played in the movies, which films they were in, and a little about their careers and what they’re remembered for.

John Heard

John Heard was the actor who played Kevin McCallister’s dad in the popular movies ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Home Alone 2’. A veteran performer, he also appeared in films like ‘Big’ and ‘Awakenings’ and on the TV show ‘The Sopranos’. Heard passed away in July 2017 at the age of 71, leaving behind a long and successful career in film and television.

John Candy

John Candy played Gus Polinski, the leader of a polka band who assists Kate in getting home to Chicago, in the movie ‘Home Alone’. He was already well-known as a comedic actor thanks to films like ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ and ‘Uncle Buck’. Sadly, Candy passed away in March 1994 at the young age of 43 while filming a movie in Mexico.

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom, best known as the kindly Old Man Marley in ‘Home Alone’, had a long and successful career in film and theater. He also appeared in movies like ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘Christine’. Blossom passed away in July 2011 at the age of 87.

Ralph Foody

Ralph Foody was the actor who played the gangster Johnny in the funny, old-fashioned movie-within-a-movie, ‘Angels with Filthy Souls,’ featured in both ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Home Alone 2.’ These parody scenes became some of the most memorable parts of the ‘Home Alone’ films. Foody passed away in November 1999 at the age of 71.

Eddie Bracken

Eddie Bracken, known for his roles in films and on stage, played the friendly toy store owner, Mr. Duncan, in ‘Home Alone 2’. He helped Kevin with his idea to raise money for a children’s hospital. Bracken’s career spanned decades, beginning in the 1940s, and included collaborations with director Preston Sturges. He passed away in November 2002 at the age of 87.

Marian Seldes

Marian Seldes, a well-known stage actress with several Tony Award nominations and a former teacher at Juilliard, is remembered for her role as Mrs. Hess in ‘Home Alone 3’. Her encounter with the burglars is what kicks off the movie’s story. Seldes passed away in October 2014 at the age of 86.

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen, who played one of the burglars in ‘Home Alone 3’, passed away in July 2022 at the age of 63. He was also remembered for his roles in shows like ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Electric Dreams’.

Bill Erwin

Bill Erwin, who played a small part in ‘Home Alone’ during the airport scenes, was a busy character actor throughout his career. He appeared on popular shows like ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’, as well as many other classic sitcoms. He passed away in December 2010 at the age of 96.

Billie Bird

Billie Bird was the actress who played Irene, the woman who met John Candy’s character at the airport in the movie ‘Home Alone’. She had a long and consistent career in film and TV, and later appeared with Bill Erwin again in ‘Dennis the Menace’. She passed away in November 2002 at the age of 94.

Clarke Devereux

Clarke Devereux was an actor who played a police officer in the first ‘Home Alone’ movie and later appeared as an evidence specialist in ‘Home Alone 2’. He also had roles in films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ and ‘Bicentennial Man’. He passed away in November 2021 at the age of 90.

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2025-10-16 06:44