The “Godfather” family pays tribute to James Caan

James Caan has crossed the ages in Hollywood, 60 years of a career during which he has played everything, but it is especially for his role in

that the actor will be remembered.

After the death, at 82, of the man who played Santino "Sonny" Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, the entire "family" of the cult film paid tribute to a man unanimously hailed for his kindness and his humor.

The filmmaker himself, who filmed twice with the star, paid tribute to him in the

.

“Jimmy was someone who crossed my life longer and more closely than any figure in cinema I have ever known.

From the days we worked together on

and through all stages of my life, his films 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 have ever known,” he shared.

Talia Shire, who played Connie Corleone, his sister, said: “James was a good man, a lovely man, a family man, and an extremely gifted man – whose great talent will be remembered forever.

My prayers go out to his family whom he loved so dearly.

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Fictional brother, lifelong friend

The other two stars of the saga, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, also wanted to salute the memory of their colleague.

The one who played Michael Corleone, the main character of the saga, split an emotional tribute.

“Jimmy was my fictional brother and lifelong friend.

It's hard to believe he's gone, because he was so lively and bold.

A great actor, a brilliant director and my dear friend.

I loved him, I will miss him," he said, while the

star , who played the younger version of Vito Corleone, reacted more subduedly: "I am very saddened to learn of Jimmy's death".

James Caan had been nominated for an Oscar for his performance in

, released in 1972. He had continued to work until the end.

Three films in which he has acted have yet to be released, including

, scheduled for next year, where he stars opposite Pierce Brosnan.

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