Veteran screen actor James Caan, known for his work in such films as The Godfather, Misery and Elf, has passed away aged 82. 9News
"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the statement read.
"The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."They did not disclose a cause of death., a widely seen 1971 TV movie. The tear-jerking film chronicled Piccolo's real-life battle with terminal cancer and drew praise for its treatment of the interracial friendship between Piccolo and a Black teammate, Gale Sayers.Although he was not Italian, Caan was cast as hotheaded Sonny Corleone, oldest of mobster Vito Corleone's three sons, who is memorably gunned down by rival gangsters in an ambush at a tollbooth., Caan said he based Sonny's persona on the late comedian Don Rickles.
"It wasn't imitating Don Rickles. It was having that drive, that thing, you know? I was just locked into that," he said of his performance.Caan, whose roles included "The Godfather," "Brians Song" and "Misery," died on July 6, 2022, at age 82.Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, and James Caan as Sonny Corleone in a scene from "The Godfather".
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