Sad news from the world of movies, as actor James Caan died Wednesday, his family announced on his Twitter account.
Caan, 82, had a film and television career that spanned seven decades. Perhaps best-known for his turn as the hotheaded Santino "Sonny" Corleone in "The Godfather," Caan also played roles in films as diverse as "Misery," "Bottle Rocket" and "Elf". He was nominated for four Golden Globes, an Emmy and an Oscar in his life, and also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
During his time as an actor, Caan, who played football at Michigan State in the 1950s, was also well-known for playing roles in several iconic sports movies.