Christopher Plummer Dead at 91
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Christopher Plummer, the Academy Award-winning actor who starred in films including
The
All the Money in the World, and
Beginners, has died at the age of 91. The Canadian actor died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Connecticut, his family confirmed.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,” Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years, said in a statement. “He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots, friend and manager Lou Pitt said in a statement to Deadline. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
Through each of the ensuing decades, he went on to appear in high-grossing and critically acclaimed films, branching out in the 2000s and 2010s to lend his distinct, dignified rasp to memorably-voiced characters in numerous video games and animated films.
Christopher Plummer Dies, Legendary Oscar-Winning Actor Was 91
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Christopher Plummer Dies, Legendary Oscar-Winning Actor Was 91
Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actor and The Sound of Music star Christopher Plummer has died at the age of 91.
We ve just lost a true Hollywood icon as legendary actor
Christopher Plummer has sadly passed away. The actor s family has confirmed that Plummer died peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife and best friend for 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side. An exact cause of death wasn t revealed. Plummer was 91 years old. Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words, said Lout Pitt, Plummer s manager of 46 years, said in a statement. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He
Christopher Plummer, ‘Sound Of Music’ Star, Dead At 91
Christopher Plummer, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor whose talents first came to life in the theater, has died. He was 91 years old.
Plummer s longtime friend and manager, Lou Pitt, confirmed the news to
Deadline. According to the outlet, he died peacefully at his home in Connecticut, with his wife, Elaine Taylor, by his side.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words, PItt s statement reads. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”