American actor James Caan dies at 82.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Jimmy passed away on July 6th.. His family appreciates the expressions of love and sincere condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."

James Caan was born in 1940 in New York. He made his film debut in 1963 in Billy Wilder's Tender Irma.. During his career, Caan appeared in dozens of films and TV series, including The Rain People (1969), The Gambler (1974), Rollerball (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), The Thief (1981.

James Caan is best known for his role in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather in 1972, where he, along with Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, played one of the main roles - Santino " For this role, he was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe.. James Caan was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978..