(CNN) -
Christopher Plummer, who starred in "The Sound of Music" and won an Oscar for his performance in "Beginners," died Friday at his home in Connecticut, according to a statement from his manager.
Christopher Plummer was 91 years old.
"Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with excellent old-fashioned manners, self-deprecating humor and the musicality of words," his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said in his statement.
“It was a national treasure that deeply enjoyed its Canadian roots.
Through his art and his humanity he touched all our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all future generations.
Christopher Plummer