
James Caan (right) with Al Pacino in The Godfather
(Picture: AP)James Caan, the actor best known for his role as Sonny in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 epic The Godfather, died this week aged 82 years old.
A statement posted on his Twitter accounts 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.”