Hollywood legend James Caan died at the age of 82 - "The Godfather" made him a star

Created: 07/10/2022 07:06

By: Stella Rüggeberg

Actor James Caan dead at 82 © IMAGO / MediaPunch

US actor James Caan has died at the age of 82.

His family announced the death of the "The Godfather" star.

Fans mourn on social media.

On July 7th, film fans received sad news.

Actor James Caan has passed away at the age of 82.

His family announced his death via the social media platform Twitter.

Accordingly, the actor died on the evening of July 6th.

James Caan's family announces his death on Twitter

James Caan, born in New York in 1940, was a father of five and married four times.

He is best known for his role in The Godfather.

There he embodied Sonny Corleone, the eldest son of the mafia family.

The actor was even nominated for an Oscar for his performance.

James Caan also starred in the films Misery, Rollerball, and The Loner.

His death is a great loss for Hollywood.

James Caan was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather © IMAGO / United Archives

"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6", his family gave up known to Twitter.

In addition, his family asks for privacy at this difficult time and thanks for the numerous messages of condolences from the fans.

James Caan's cause of death not yet known.

A spokesman for the actor also confirmed his death to the German Press Agency.

The cause of death has not yet been announced.