We lost Ray Liotta at 67 on May 26 and now another iconic Hollywood actor is gone. James Caan could do it all from serious dramas to silly comedies!
Legendary actor James Caan, who starred in the Godfather movies as Sonny Corleone as well as Misery, Thief, Brian’s Song, Rollerball, Hide in Plain Sight, The Gambler, El Dorado, Funny Lady, Elf and many more died at the age of 82 on the evening of July 6 according to a tweet posted on 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 tweet read. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
The cause of death was not announced by the family.
Caan is survived by his 4 sons Scott, James, Jacob and Alexander and his daughter Tara.
James Caan was born in The Bronx, N.Y. in 1940 and made his acting debut in 1963’s “Irma la Douce”
RIP to a Hollywood James Caan.
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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.
End of tweet
— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022
James Caan. Loved him very much. Always wanted to be like him. So happy I got to know him. Never ever stopped laughing when I was around that man. His movies were best of the best. We all will miss him terribly. Thinking of his family and sending my love. pic.twitter.com/a0q8rCP1Yl
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) July 7, 2022
Very sad to hear the news that James Caan has died. Heartbroken for his family & his friends. Wonderful to know him & call him a pal. Jimmy was so supportive of Gary Sinise Foundation & my work w/ our veterans. He will be missed. Thank you my friend. Rest In Peace. God bless you pic.twitter.com/BJYJkSepOW
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) July 7, 2022
RIP to legendary actor, James Caan. pic.twitter.com/dME2tY7mgi
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) July 7, 2022
BREAKING: James Caan, the prolific actor known for his roles in "The Godfather" films, has died at the age of 82, his family says. https://t.co/ePcHluwfqp
— ABC News (@ABC) July 7, 2022
James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82 https://t.co/9MwVrn1kFb
— People (@people) July 7, 2022
James Caan, the brawny star who played Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather' and a rough-and-tumble athlete in 'Rollerball,' has died. He was 82 https://t.co/AkeIByVFpo pic.twitter.com/9lQnsPPQ4C
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 7, 2022
