Christopher Plummer Dead, Iconic Actor Dies At Age 91
Christopher Plummer has died. The legendary actor passed away early on Friday at his home in Connecticut, as reported by
The Wrap. In a career that spanned seven decades, Plummer crafted an iconic resume. He was known for his role as Captain Georg von Trapp in the musical film
Knives Out,
A Beautiful Mind and
Beginners, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. The celebrated actor has also earned two Emmy Awards and two Tony awards to go alongside his Oscar, according to
The sad news was confirmed by his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt, who added that his best friend and wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, was by his side when he died.
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Christopher Plummer on November 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo: Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images)
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Christopher Plummer, one of the greatest actors of all time, has passed away at the age of 91. It happened at his home in Connecticut with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.