'Godfather' and 'Thief' star James Caan dies at age 82
On Thursday, the American actor who portrayed Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather' passed away.
James Edmund Caan was an American actor who was nominated for several awards, including four Golden Globes, an Emmy, and an Oscar. Caan was awarded a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
"It is with tremendous regret that we inform you of the demise of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," his family stated in a statement posted to Twitter.
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The family requests that the public continue to respect their privacy during this trying time. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and genuine condolences."
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Tributes came pouring in for the actor by industry giants who applauded the late actor for his remarkable work in the acting sphere. Have a look:
James Caan was an icon - a legend. He inspired everyone who has ever been in front of a camera. I was lucky to work with him and see his talent and his fantastic sense of humor firsthand. He was a great training partner in the gym and a true friend, and I’ll miss him.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) July 7, 2022
RIP James Caan! An awesome actor! Awesome! Rest well sir ❤️❤️ https://t.co/njw4fqPgJd
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 8, 2022
DAMN. We Lost Another Great- @James_Caan. Many Know Jimmy From THE GODFATHER But Please Check Out “Da Work” He Did In THIEF Directed By Michael Mann. Rest In Paradise🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/AGpjRb25Zl
— Spike Lee (@Spike_Lee_Joint) July 7, 2022
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