Alan Arkin dies: Oscar-winning Little Miss Sunshine actor dies aged 89

A great actor. Alan Arkin has sadly passed away at the age of 89, according to People. The man who won the Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine in 2006 leaves behind a family and fans in mourning.

His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony told People:

Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.

Alan Arkin dies aged 89: What did he die of?

An Oscar winner in 2006 for his role in Little Miss Sunshine, Alan Arkin was also known for his roles in Argo, Dumbo and, more recently, The Kominsky Method. His appearances in the Netflix series, alongside Michael Douglas, earned him Emmy Award nominations in 2019 and 2020, and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations in 2020 and 2021.

In Little Miss Sunshine, the celebrated actor plays Edwin Hoover, the grandfather of the dysfunctional family. Although he only appears for 14 minutes of the entire film, his performance left a lasting impression on a generation of film fans. For the time being, the family has declined to reveal the cause of death.

Alan Arkin's life

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on 26 March 1934, Alan Arkin appeared in over 100 films during his long career. He left behind his wife Suzanne Newlander, whom he married in 1996, and his three children: Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin, from his first wife Jeremy Yaffe, and Anthony Dana Arkin, from his second wife Dana.

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This article was translated from Ohmymag FR.

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