James Caan, 'The Godfather' actor, dies at 82

Actor James Caan, who starred in "The Godfather" and "Elf," has died at age 82. Mark Strassmann looks back on his career.

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[rosegold]

Damn, tough guy, you'll be missed. RIP

[mortuaryartist]

As a teenager I adored him and continued to. Bless him

[youtubehandle-]

Sad news, he is a legend. Great actor my favorites were Brian's Song and Misery. RIP 🙏🏼

[DaveH-]

He was one of the best. They don't make them like him anymore.

[johnkarl]

James Caan, you will be missed. You were amazing in the Godfather and Las Vegas. RIP.

[thomasrobinson]

Great talent. Loved him in 'A Bridge Too Far' and 'Alien Nation'. He was the best thing in 'Eraser'.

[БоратСагдиев-рц]

James in "The Godfather" gave an amazing performance, but I'm silent about "Misery" in general, he should receive not only a nomination for this film, but also an Oscar, it's a pity that the Academy did not bother to give James at least an "Honorary Oscar" !!! What a pity !!! Blessed memory to a wonderful artist !!! Goodbye Santino Carlione !!! 😭🙏😿

[pzza]

"Annie please!!! Rip to the legend James Caan.

[travisgrant]

Remember him in Elf. Love that movie. RIP.

[alwayssme]

i think one of the first movies i saw of his was, freebie and the bean saw that atleast 7 times, he was an icon, and one of my fave actors, rest in peace

[redstateforever]

My dad brought home Brian’s Song on video when I was a kid in the 80s, first of his movies I remember seeing. Bawled my eyes out, ugh, that movie about gutted me. He was great in everything, one of those actors with “it”, always compelling to watch. RIP.

[SaintPatrick]

Damn….. I loved that guys work; such a loss!

[BlueLighteningGojo]

and GodFather were my two favorite movies.

[MonicaCarroll]

Walter Hobbs is forever what I’ll remember James by. He’ll never be forgotten and always remembered and forever missed.

[LETSCREATEMINIATURES]

I watch the movie “misery” today like I’ve never seen it before.

[christophercraig]

Rest in Peace James Caan. I remember hearing your voice when I watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Elf. Hope you are reunited with Marlon Brando.

[Cy]

Rest in peace, you were awesome playing the dad in my favorite Christmas movie ELF. 🥺🕊️

[ianbauer]

Very sad news, loved James Caan in so many films including Michael Mann's "Thief."

[russellbrown]

He made two of favorite movies Rollerball, and Freebie and the Bean, RIP JIMMY

[mistercool]

RIP, James Caan. A true legend. Pray for Scott, James, Tara, Jacob, and Alexander.