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Goodbye to a film legend. James Caan has died at the age of 82.
The Oscar nominee’s family announced the news in a statement shared via Twitter on Thursday, July 7. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the statement read. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
A cause of death was not immediately revealed.
Caan, who was born in the Bronx in 1940, was best known for his portrayal of Santino “Sonny” Corleone in 1972’s The Godfather. His performance earned him a best supporting actor nomination at the Academy Awards as well as the Golden Globes. He reprised the role in 1974’s The Godfather Part II, making a cameo at end of the film.
The Emmy nominee began his career in off-Broadway plays and TV shows before making the jump to the big screen in 1963 with an uncredited role in Irma la Douce. His rise to fame began in earnest in 1969, when he appeared in Francis Ford Coppola‘s The Rain People, which also featured his future Godfather costar Robert Duvall.
The following year, he starred alongside Billy Dee Williams in the TV adaptation of Brian’s Song, which garnered him his first Emmy nomination. The film became such a massive hit that Columbia Pictures eventually rereleased it in theaters.
In 1972, Caan starred in The Godfather, Coppola’s now-iconic mob drama about the fictional Corleone crime family. Reflecting on the film’s impact for its 50th anniversary, the Rollerball actor said he was thrilled to be part of a project that’s stood the test of time.
“I’m happy there’s something they can remember about me,” Caan told Collider in April. “I’m very proud of it,
Bob Rafelson, a giant in the American independent film movement as a writer, director, and producer, and later a cocreator of The Monkees television show, has died at 89 of natural causes at his Aspen, Colorado home.
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died aged 82. In a social media statement released by the family, they said: "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
Legendary actor James Caan passed away on Wednesday at 82 years old. He was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. His family confirmed the devastating news on Twitter, writing:
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James Caan has died, aged 82. The news was announced by his family via the New York-born star’s official Twitter page. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the tweet read.
Hollywood history. James Caan made a name for himself in both dramatic and comedic roles before his death at age 82.
James Caan was remembered for his legendary body of work as tributes flooded social media Thursday following the death of the "Godfather" actor. Caan died Wednesday, according to his family. He was 82. Caan's family released a statement announcing his death on Twitter.
passed away on July 6. He was 82.Fans and stars from across Hollywood spread condolences for the New York-born actor on Thursday.Director Alex Winter scribed on Twitter: “Ugh. I just saw him speak at the Godfather 50 with Francis and Talia [Shire] and he was as spirited and fiery as ever.
Gone too soon. Celebrities including Cary Elwes, James Gunn and Ethan Embry mourned the loss of actor James Caan after his death at age 82.
The Godfather and Elf star James Caan has passed away aged 82. Confirming the news of his death, this family penned to his official Twitter account: "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." As well as The Godfather and Elf, James was well known for starring in films such as The Good Neighbor, Brian's Song, Misery and Rollerball.
Hollywood actor James Caan, who played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, has died aged 82.
Elf, died on July 6, according to a statement posted to his verified Twitter account. He was 82.«It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,» the statement read. «The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.»Following news of the Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor's, tributes poured in on social media.«Rest In Peace James Caan,» filmmaker James Gunn tweeted.
James Caan has passed away. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the family wrote in a tweet shared Thursday.