James Caan, ‘The Godfather’ Actor Is Dead, Cause Of Death Revealed

The Godfather Actor James Caan Has Passed Away At The Age Of 82

Veteran actor James Caan has died at the age of 82, his family announced on Twitter. The movie icon was made famous by his roles in The Godfather and Brian’s Song.

The Elf actor’s family announced his passing in a tweet on Thursday afternoon.

“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the family wrote. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

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James’s cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. However, the actor admitted to fighting a cocaine addiction for nearly a decade and recalled feeling hopeless while on the set of several films.

He once told the New York Times in an interview: “There are pictures I made that I still haven’t seen. I was depressed when I was making them. In the middle of some of these pictures, I kept thinking, ‘What am I doing here?’ It’s like you’re in a hallway and you can’t get out.”

James struggled with various mental and physical health complications over the years, including depression, severe chest pain, and back problems. The talented star was diagnosed with clinical depression in 1981 after his sister died of Leukemia.

In 2015, James was rushed to the hospital with extreme chest pain, and despite concerns of a heart attack, medics attributed it to infection. The actor has been seen in a wheelchair in more recent years as his health has declined since the incident.