Alan Arkin, an American character actor who won an Oscar in 2007 for his role in the family comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine, has died, a representative confirmed to CBC News. He was 89.
His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony Arkin also confirmed their father’s death in a statement on Friday.
“Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” they said. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
The statement did not include a cause of death. He died in California on Thursday, the representative said.
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