Legendary actor James Caan passed away at the age of 82. Fans believe that he was battling cancer.
The Godfather actor James Caan died on July 6, Wednesday, as confirmed by his family the next day. The confirmation tweet didn’t provide any information about his death cause. The family has asked for some time and privacy to move on from this tragedy.
One of the most talented actors, Caan was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone on Godfather. He will always be remembered for his wonderful roles. The actor is an inspiration to millions of people worldwide.
Did James Caan Have Cancer? Cause Of Death And Illness Update
James Caan didn’t die from cancer. He never had cancer.
Speaking of his illnesses, the actor was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a chest inflammation in 2015. He was seriously ill at the time but it turned out it wasn’t a heart attack. It was a chest infection and certainly not cancer.
A lot of his fans are assuming that the actor died of cancer. But he didn’t. The cause of his death is unknown for the time being, however, he was battling an illness during his final days.
James Caan did portray the role of “Brian Piccolo”, a football player battling cancer in the 1971 ABC movie, Brian’s Song.
James Caan’s Wife And Children: Condolences To His Family
We forward our heartfelt condolences to James Caan’s children and family.
The actor had a history of inconsistent relationships as he was married four times in his life. His first marriage with Dee Jay Mathis lasted for 5 years which gave them a daughter. Tara.
Moreover, his second wife, Sheila Marie Ryan divorced him a year after they tied the knot. The couple did have a son, Scot Caan. He is also an actor who was nominated for Golden Globe.
James Caan then shared the vows with Ingrid Hajek that lasted for four years. They have a son, Alex. His longest marriage was with his last wife, Linda Stokes. The couple had two sons, James, and Jacob. Their marriage was problematic as the actor often described Stokes as an “estranged wife.”
Tributes For James Caan: Gone But Not Forgotten
A lot of actors have taken it to social media to give tributes to James Caan.
Actor-Comedian, Adam Sandler wrote, “James Caan. 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.”
“Lost an original bad ass and true Talent, RIP my old friend,” The Karate Kid actor Martin Kove wrote.
