Julie Andrews: The world lost a great actor and I lost a dear friend

The departure of "The Voice of Music" star Christopher Plummer

Plummer's career spanned more than 6 decades.

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Canadian star Christopher Plummer, who embodied Captain von Trapp, died opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie "The Sound of Music" (The Sound of Music) in 1965;

At the age of 91 years.

"The world has lost a great actor and I have lost a dear friend ... I appreciate the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun that we have shared over the years," Andrews said in a statement.

Plummer died peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Eileen Taylor at his side.

In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the late actor as "a true gentleman and an accomplished professional."

He believed that "Canada and the world have lost a beloved actor who is a symbol."

Plummer was honored for his various theatrical, television and cinematic works in a career spanning more than six decades, and was best known for his role in "The Sound of Music", which at the time surpassed the famous classic "Gone with the Wind" (John With the Wind) (1939) to become the highest grossing film. In terms of revenue at all.

Plummer thrived in a series of heavy-duty roles after the age of 70, a period during which most of the cast would usually fade away.

And at the age of 82, he became the oldest actor to win an Academy Award when he won for his role as a supporting actor in the movie "Beginners" (Bijeners).

• Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut.

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