Chris Pratt ‘Devastated’ Over the Death of Stunt Double

is mourning the dying of his former stunt double, Tony McFarr.

McFarr died on Monday, Could 13, at age 47, at his house exterior of Orlando, Florida, reported on Wednesday, Could 16.

The stuntman was Pratt’s stunt double on , two Jurassic World films and 2016’s Passengers.

“Devastated to listen to in regards to the lack of my pal and former stunt double. We did a number of films collectively. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent limitless hours on set. I’ll always remember his toughness,” Pratt, 44, wrote in an Instagram Story on Thursday, Could 16.

The Garfield Film star additionally recalled working with McFarr on the second Guardians of the Galaxy film, calling his stunt double a “gentleman {and professional}.”

“I keep in mind he took a nasty shot to the pinnacle (within the title sequence of Guardians 2) and acquired a number of staples in his head – he got here proper again to work able to go once more. He was an absolute stud. He was at all times a gentleman {and professional},” Pratt wrote.

“He’ll be missed. My prayers exit to his family and friends, particularly his daughter,” the publish concluded.

Pratt additionally posted a number of images of him and McFarr on numerous film units together with the Jurassic World franchise to his Instagram Tales.

McFarr’s mom, Donna, advised TMZ that her son’s dying was surprising. The precise circumstances of his dying aren’t but recognized.

In addition to working with Pratt on Jurassic World and Guardians, McFarr’s stunt credit embody blockbusters reminiscent of Ant-Man and the Wasp, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Captain America: Civil Struggle, per IMDb.

Earlier this week, Pratt opened up in regards to the variations between parenting his 11-year-old son, Jack, whom he shares with ex-wife , and his two daughters together with his present spouse, . The couple are dad and mom to Lyla, 3, and Eloise, 23 months.

“I hate to make generalizations primarily based on gender however, in my expertise, ladies are extra emotional,” he advised in an interview that aired on Monday, Could 13. “They’ve acquired me wrapped round their finger. It’s wild.”