James Caan, a terrific actor who was active on screen for over 60 years, has passed away. This news was confirmed earlier today by his family.
Caan is perhaps best known for his performance in the 1972 hit The Godfather, a film often credited as one of the greatest of all time. In the movie, Caan portrayed the hothead Sonny Corleone, eldest son of the namesake mafia don and oft-catalyst of the story. Caan was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film, alongside fellow Godfather supporting actors Robert Duvall and Al Pacino.