James Caan, Actor Known For Starring In Russell’s “The Godfather” And 2011’s “Cinderella Man,” Has Died At The Age Of 82.
James Caan, the American actor known for his roles as "The Godfather," "Misery" and "Elf," died , his family verified on his verified Twitter account. He was 82.
The family of Jimmy Caan confirmed the actor's death in a statement on July 7. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time," they said, without disclosing a cause of death. Caan first found fame playing Chicago Bears halfback Brian Piccolo in "Brian's Song," a widely seen 1971 TV movie. The tear-jerking film chronicled Piccolo's real-life battle with terminal cancer, drawing praise for its treatment of the interracial friendship between Piccolo and a Black teammate, Gale Sayers.
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