James Caan Passes Away At 82

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James Caan
James Caan was a legend of the acting world.

If you are a film fanatic or even just a casual movie-watcher then you should know who James Caan is. The legendary actor played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and he was even given an Oscar nomination for his role. He also starred in films like ThiefElf, and a whole host of others. His work made him one of the most respected actors in the world, and there is no doubt that fans loved it whenever he was on screen.

Unfortunately, Caan has passed away at the age of 82, according to a tweet posted on the actor's Twitter page. The tweet reads "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."

James Caan Passes Away At 82
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According to Deadline, Caan's representative put out a statement about the star's passing, saying "“Jimmy was one of the greatest. Not only was he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he was funny, loyal, caring and beloved. Our relationship was always friendship before business. I will miss him dearly and am proud to have worked with him all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this difficult time.”


Our hearts go out to his family during this very difficult time.

Let us know your favorite James Caan role, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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