Robert DeNiro was part of The Godfather II as the young version of Vito Corleone and said about it: “I’m very, very sad to hear about Jimmy’s death”.
For your part Francis Ford Coppolawho first directed james caan in the 1969 feature film The Rain People and would meet three years later to The Godfatherrecalled his old friend in a statement published by the site Deadline.
“Jimmy was someone who has been in my life longer and closer than any movie figure I have ever met,” said Coppola.
“From those early days working together on The Rain People, and throughout all the milestones of my life, his movies and the many great roles he played will never be forgotten. He will always be my old friend from Sunnyside, my collaborator, and one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.”
Other Hollywood figures fired James Caan
“Comrades and friends until the end. RIP Jimmy.” He wrote Billy Dee Williamswho starred with Caan in the 1971 made-for-TV football movie “Brian’s Song,” on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/realbdw/status/1545111314392969216
“I loved him very much. I always wanted to be like him. I am so happy to have met him. She never stopped laughing when she was around that man. His movies were the best of the best.” Adam SandlerOn twitter.
https://twitter.com/AdamSandler/status/1545110158153461760
James Canaan. Loved him very much. She 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 of him were best of the best. We all will miss him terribly. Thinking of his family from him and sending my love. pic.twitter.com/a0q8rCP1Yl
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) July 7, 2022
“I’m so sorry about Jimmy. He was so talented.” He expressed on Twitter Barbra Streisandwho starred with Caan “Funny Lady” from 1975.
https://twitter.com/BarbraStreisand/status/1545112057737011206
“Heartbroken for his family and friends. It was wonderful meeting him and calling him a friend. Jimmy was very supportive of the Gary Sinise Foundation and my work with our veterans. We will miss you. Thanks friend”. He pointed Gary SiniseOn twitter.
https://twitter.com/GarySinise/status/1545106549131075585
Very sad to hear the news that James Caan has died. Heartbroken for his family & his friends from him. Wonderful to know him & call him a pal. Jimmy was so supportive of the Gary Sinise Foundation & my work w/ our veterans. He will be missed. Thank you my friend. Rest In Peace. God bless you pic.twitter.com/BJYJkSepOW
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) July 7, 2022
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