Caan's death drew tributes and expressions of grief from industry colleagues and fans.
FILE - Co-stars James Caan, left, and Barbra Streisand appear at a press conference for their film"Funny Lady" in New York on March 11, 1975. Caan, who had notable roles in"The Godfather,""Brians Song" and"Misery," died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at age 82.
“I'm very very sad to hear about Jimmy’s passing." — Robert De Niro, who starred in 1974's “The Godfather: Part II," in a statement.who starred with Caan in the 1971 TV football movie “Brian's Song," via Twitter.“I can’t believe Jimmy’s gone. Working with him on ‘Misery’ was one of the most profound experiences of my career. When you watch his performance, his terror, it’s as though he’s watching a snake. Brilliant. So many memories flooding back today....He was kind.
“Jimmy was not just a great actor with total commitment and a venturesome spirit, but he had a vitality in the core of his being that drove everything from his art and friendship to athletics and very good times.” —“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.” —
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