‘The Godfather’ Star James Caan’s Cause of Death Revealed: Details
usmagazine.comAcclaimed actor James Caan’s official cause of death has been revealed.Heart problems are listed as Cann’s cause of death. Specifically, a “myocardial infarction,” commonly called a heart attack is listed as the primary cause, estimated to have started five hours before his death.
He’d been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (a.k.a. heart disease) three years earlier, which is also noted as a cause of death on the certificate, which was obtained by TMZ on Saturday, July 23.The official document lists “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD) and “congestive heart failure” as secondary factors.“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” Caan’s family wrote in a Twitter statement on Thursday, July 7. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”Caan, who passed away at the age of 82, is survived by his four sons — Scott, James, Jacob and Alexander — and his daughter, Tara.The late Bronx, New York, native notably portrayed Santino “Sonny” Corleone in 1972’s The Godfather, which earned him a coveted Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes later that year.“Well, it feels, to me, great.
I mean, I’m happy there’s something they can remember about me,” Caan — who made a brief cameo in The Godfather: Part II — recalled of the film during an April interview with Collider. “Yeah, I’m very proud of it, and I’m very proud of Francis [Ford Coppola, the director].
The cast was great. And that just added to my one big thing about making a good movie.”He added at the time: “If you get people together that like one another and genuinely
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