The Godfather star James Caan has died at the age of 82, his family have confirmed. The American actor starred alongside Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall and Talia Shire in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic crime saga.
He was also well known for his roles in Misery and Elf over a career that spanned seven decades. He was nominated for several awards, including four Golden Globes, an Emmy and an Oscar. Caan was awarded a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
A statement on Twitter said: “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.”
Caan was married four times and had five children, one of them being actor Scott Caan.
