This July 6, Matt DelPiano, manager of James Caan, announced the death of the actor at the age of 82, without giving details of the cause of death. The artist personified Sonny Corleone in the famous 1970s film The Godfather.
James Edmund Caan, as he was actually called, was born on March 26, 1940, in Bronx, New York. He graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse acting school and made his first screen appearances in the early 1960s.
His great leap to fame was with his portrayal of Brian Piccolo in the movie Brian’s Songwhich chronicles the football player’s real-life battle against terminal cancer.
In 1972, Sonny Corleone became the most emblematic role he did in his career not only because of the fame of the saga, but because of his performance, he was nominated for an Oscar.
Through a statement published on Twitter, the actor’s family thanked the signs of affection they have received and begged for respect for the difficult time they are going through.
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
It is with great sadness that we inform you of Jimmy’s passing on the night of July 6th. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and sincere condolences and asks that you continue to respect his privacy during this difficult time. End of tweet.
In addition to his character in The Godfather, we could also see him playing Paul Sheldon in Misery and Scrooge’s dad in the Christmas movie elf . Rest in peace.
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