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Chris Pratt’s stunt double from Guardians of the Galaxy dies aged 47: Family says death was ‘unexpected and shocking’

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  • Stunt double Tony McFarr had worked with Chris Pratt since 2015 
  • He died ‘unexpectedly’ at his home in Orlando, Florida on Monday  
  • Orange County Medical Examiner is running toxicology tests amid death probe

Chris Pratt ‘s Guardians of the Galaxy stuntman Tony McFarr passed away on Monday 

Chris Pratt‘s Guardians of the Galaxy stuntman has died aged just 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.’

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.

McFarr  (right) died at the age of 47, the circumstances of his death are not yet known, but are said to be 'shocking'

McFarr  (right) 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

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

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

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 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

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. 

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