James Caan: Hollywood celebrities remember legendary Godfather star

Al Pacino, Adam Sandler and other Hollywood celebrities recently paid their tributes to the iconic actor James Caan on social media.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Caan’s rep revealed that The   Godfather’s star died on Wednesday night at 82. The news was confirmed by a Twitter post from his family however, they did not disclose the cause of death.

Al Pacino, who played the lead role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather  penned a heartfelt note about Caan.

“Jimmy was my fictional brother and my lifelong friend. It’s hard to believe that he won’t be in the world anymore because he was so alive and daring. A great actor, a brilliant director and my dear friend. I’m gonna miss him.” 

To this end, Robert De Niro also added, “I’m very, very sad to hear about Jimmy’s passing.”

Sandler, who worked with Caan on Bulletproof turned to Twitter and wrote “Loved him very much. Always wanted to be like him. So happy I got to know him. Never ever stopped laughing when I was around that man. His movies were best of the best. We all will miss him terribly. Thinking of his family and sending my love.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who appeared with Caan on Eraser praised about his talent and sense of humour, adding, “He was a true friend, and I’ll miss him”.

Other stars including Sharon Stone, Stephen King and Thief’s director Michael Mann also remembered   Caan for his amazing body of work.