Actor James Caan dies at the age of 82

• Actor James Caan dies at 82.
• His family reported his death through his Twitter account.
• He went down in film history by playing Sonny in The Godfather saga.

Actor James Caan dies. He made film history by playing Sonny in the The Godfather saga. James Caan passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82, his family reported through his Twitter profile, according to Quién, EFE and AP. «The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,» the statement reads.

Caan received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the first installment of The Godfather. His filmography includes other titles such as The Rain People (also directed by Francis Ford Coppola), Brian’s Song, Rollerball and A Bridge Too Far. He was world famous for his performances.

REMEMBERING JAMES CAAN

James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to moviegoers as hotheaded Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and writer Paul Sheldon in Misery, has died. He was 82 years old. His manager, Matt DelPiano, said the actor died on Wednesday. He did not provide a cause.

“Jimmy was one of the greatest. Not only was he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he was funny, loyal, caring and beloved,” said DelPiano. “Our relationship was always friendship before business. I will miss him dearly and am proud to have worked with him all these years,» he said in a statment.

WHO WAS THE ACTOR?

A football player at Michigan State University and a practical prankster on production sets, Caan was a handsome, smiling actor with the swagger and muscular build of an athlete. He managed a long career despite drug problems, outbursts of temper and minor brushes with the law.

He had been a Francis Ford Coppola favorite since the 1960s, when the director cast him in the starring role in The Rain People. He was up for a lead role in The Godfather as Sonny, number one enforcer and eldest son of mob boss Vito Corleone (played by Marlon Brando, who won a best actor Oscar for the role). Filed Under: Actor James Caan Dies

WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE OFFERED CONDOLENCES?

The news of the actor’s death not only deeply affected his family, friends and co-workers, but the public who still cannot believe that he’s gone. On social media, many celebrities sent messages such as the producer and actor Rob Reiner who wrote the following: “Sorry to hear the news. I loved working with him. Love to family.»

For his part Adam Sandler wrote: “James Canaan. I loved him very much. I always wanted to be like him. So happy to have met him. I never stopped laughing when I was around that man. His movies were the best of the best. We will all miss him terribly. Thinking of his family and sending my love.» Filed Under: Actor James Caan Dies