Actor James Caan, who starred in The Godfather and Elf, has died age 82.
The American actor's family released a statement on Twitter to announce the star had died on July 6. His successful career spanned seven decades and he starred alongside Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall and Talia Shire in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic crime saga, The Godfather.
He was also well known for his roles in Misery and Elf and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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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 born in 1940 in the Bronx, New York City, the son of Jewish immigrants from Germany. Keen to avoid following his father into the meat trade, he initially eyed a football career, but became interested in acting during university.
Caan was married four times, most recently to Linda Stokes between 1995 and 2017.
He had five children, one of whom - Scott - followed him into acting, appearing in Ocean's Eleven, Gone In 60 Seconds, and the Hawaii Five-0 reboot.
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