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Oscar-nominated Actor James Caan has sadly passed

By InCinemas / 08 Jul 2022 (Friday)

James Caan, most-known for portraying Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, has sadly passed. He was 82.

Caan has starred in a host of big film and TV roles including Elf and Las Vegas. The actor was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 crime classic. He also earned an Emmy nomination for playing Brian Piccolo in Brian’s Song.

His death was confirmed via his Twitter account but no further details was provided:

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.

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— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022

Caan was in production on several films at the time of his death including hitman thriller Fast Charlie, directed by Philip Noyce; Tom Burruss’ Redemption, and André Gordon’s Acre Beyond the Rye.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

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Oscar-nominated Actor James Caan has sadly passed