'Godfather' Star James Caan's Cause Of Death Revealed

Actor James Caan attend the "For The Boys" Los Angeles Premiere, US, 14th November 1991.
Actor James Caan attend the "For The Boys" Los Angeles Premiere, US, 14th November 1991.
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“Godfather” star James Caan died early this month on the age of 82 of a coronary heart assault and arterial illness, the Los Angeles County coroner has revealed.

The actor’s reason for loss of life was detailed by the coroner on Caan’s loss of life certificates, which was first obtained by TMZ.

The fast reason for loss of life was listed as myocardial infarction, and the situation main as much as it was coronary artery illness. Persistent obstructive pulmonary illness and congestive coronary heart failure contributing elements, based on the certificates.

Caan, who most famously performed Sonny Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” died on the night time of July 6 at UCLA Medical Middle in Los Angeles.

His loss of life was introduced by his household in a tweet on his personal account. It ended together with his regular notice: “Finish of tweet.”

Caan, who was born within the Bronx and raised in Sunnyside, Queens, was additionally identified for his performances in movies together with “Brian’s Music,” “Distress” and “Elf.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for his function in “The Godfather.”

His large breakthrough occurred in 1971 when he performed terminally sick soccer participant Brian Piccolo within the made-for-television movie “Brian’s Music.” Each the film and Caan’s efficiency gained vital acclaim. He starred in “The Godfather” the next 12 months.

Earlier than his loss of life, the actor had been slated to star in Coppola’s subsequent movie, “Megalopolis.”

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