James Caan, who starred in Godfather, Misery and Elf, dies aged 82
Hollywood actor James Caan, who played gangster Santino “Sonny” Corleone in the Oscar-winning film The Godfather, has died at the age of 82. Warning: This article contains graphic film trailers that may irritate some readers. His family said in a statement posted on Twitter that he had died on Wednesday night. “The family appreciates the sincere outpouring of love and condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,” said the statement, which was posted on Caan’s official Twitter account. Load Caan’s manager, Matt DelPiano, confirmed the news. “Jimmy is one of the greatest. Not only is he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he’s also funny, loyal, caring and lovable,” DelPiano wrote. “Our relationship has always been friendship before business. I will miss him very much and am proud to have worked with him over the years.” While Caan had previous roles that saw his star rise, it was his portrayal of ruthless gangster son Don Vit