He was the brother from another mother in The Godfather. He was dad to Will Ferrell’s elf in Elf. And he was the man tied to a bed by a lunatic in Misery. James Caan is dead at 82.
He also starred opposite Billy Dee Williams as doomed football player Brian Piccolo in the 1971 TV movie Brian’s Song, earning an Emmy nomination. Considered by many men as the saddest movie that ever was.
The actor’s official Twitter account announced the news on Thursday: “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.”