Chris Pratt's Stunt Double's Death Classified As Accidental

Three months after the heartbreaking passing of Chris Pratt's stunt double, his cause of death has finally been revealed.

Tony McFarr, a famous stuntman in the entertainment industry, took his last breath in May. His death was recently ruled to be an accidental case, sparked by his dark history of binge drinking alcohol.

The late stuntman worked with Chris Pratt on multiple projects, including the "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Jurassic World" franchises.

In new reports, the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida officially revealed McFarr's cause of death as a result of an irregular heartbeat. An issue with his heart valves caused the condition.

The contributing factors in McFarr's death include alcohol poisoning and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD. This common lung problem restricts airflow, resulting in breathing problems.

In Pratt's stunt double's case, his autopsy noted he had a history of binge alcohol consumption — a problem that was reflected in his blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). The medical examiner revealed he had a 0.29 percent concentration when his body was examined.

According to TMZ, the legal BAC limit for driving is .08 in most states, but McFarr presumably didn't restrict his drinking since he was at home. His mother, Donna, confirmed his death in May, describing it as unexpected and shocking.

The medical examiner revealed McFarr's body was already decomposing by the time he was found, implying he had been dead at home for some time before anyone noticed.

Given his autopsy result and history of binge drinking alcohol, the medical examiner officially classified his death as an accident. McFarr was 47, a few years older than Pratt.

During their time together, the actor commemorated his relationship with the stuntman on Instagram. In a 2016 post, Pratt shared a picture of the pair taken from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" set alongside the tribute:

"Here's me and my stunt-man Tony McFarr (also Tommy Harper stunt coordinator and our first AD Lars Winther) on set. Been working with Tony since Jurassic World. Love you, buddy! Happy wrap!"

Months before his stunt double's passing, The Blast reported that Pratt got fans raving about his similarities to his famous father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The comparison began after he shared a throwback image from his wrestling days.

A younger Prat flexed his muscles using Schwarzenegger's hit pose from the 1974 photo book, "Pumping Iron." He raved about how wrestling changed his life in the post's caption, writing:

"Wrestling showed me that I'm tougher than I ever imagined. It pushed me beyond my mental and physical limits, instilling an inner strength that still guides me."

"Today, I embrace physically demanding challenges with the confidence that wrestling gave me - no matter how tough it gets, I can finish," Pratt continued. He also advised kids that hard work yielded sweet rewards down the line.

Pratt and the Hollywood veteran became in-laws after the 45-year-old married his daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger in June 2019. Since then, the pair have enjoyed one of the most desirable father-and-son-in-law relationships in Hollywood.

In May 2023, the Doting father-in-law commemorated Pratt's performance in the third installment of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. He raved about his acting skills on X, writing:

"I saw #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 last night, and WOW. @prattprattpratt, you crushed it. A non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action. I loved it, and I'm very, very proud of you."

Following Schwarzenegger's proud father-in-law moment, Pratt raved about how the public display of love was "mind-blowing." He explained that the Hollywood veteran's support meant the world to him on different levels.

"Just being his son-in-law and being part of his family, it obviously means a lot to have his support," the younger actor continued. He gushed about being his father-in-law's biggest fan, adding:

"But then on another level, just being somebody who grew up loving his movies, the big action hero — I dreamed of being Commando and dreamed of being the soldier from Predator, and I loved Terminator."

Thanks to his stunt double, Chris Pratt could safely shoot his character's intense action scenes and focus on delivering award-worthy performances. Rest in peace, Tony McFarr.