James Caan, Star Of The Godfather And Elf, Dead At 82
Actor James Caan, best known for his role as the temperamental gangster Sonny Corleone in the legendary mafia film The Godfather, has been confirmed to have passed away at 82 years old on July 6.
It was announced that Caan had died via his personal social media account. The details surrounding his death have not been disclosed as of now, but the actor's passing comes after having been involved in Hollywood for over half a century, with memorable roles outside ofThe Godfather saga.
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«It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,» Caan's Twitter account reads. «The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. End of Tweet.» Caan's tweets always ended with the phrase «End of Tweet,» so it wasn't anything out of the ordinary that Caan's Twitter would end the tweet confirming his passing the exact same way.
Caan started acting in movies in the 1960s but came to prominence as a movie star throughout the 1970s. He secured his big break and most well-known role in Hollywood as Sonny Corleone in what has been hailed as arguably the greatest film ever made, The Godfather. Caan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Corleone. Caan returned to play Sonny in The Godfather Part II in a very brief cameo. He is also best known for his other prominent roles in movies such as Brian's Song, Rollerball, Misery, Elf, Thief, El Dorado,and Hide in Plain Sight.
After being a well-known movie star throughout the 1970s known for playing athletes among other prominent roles, Caan took a hiatus from acting in the 1980s following a
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