James Caan, star of ‘The Godfather, ‘Misery’ and so many more great movies, has died.
Caan’s family announced the news on Caan’s own Twitter account, writing that he passed away “on the evening of July 6. They added “The family appreciates the outpouring of live and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
They concluded the announcement with an “End of tweet” - the same line Caan himself had used to end everything he sent on Twitter through the years. Like this, just a few weeks ago., where he played the fiery Sonny Corleone opposite Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert Duvall. As the first-born son of Don Vito, Sonny becomes the leader of the family after the Godfather is attacked by some of his rivals. For his work in the film, Caan was nominated for an Academy Award.
These highlights barely scratch the surface of Caan‘s long and varied career, which also included movies like
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