The Godfather star James Caan dies aged 82

James Caan, who has died aged 82. Photograph: Anthony Harvey/Press Association

James Caan, the American actor renowned for his role as Sonny Corleone in the mafia epic The Godfather, as well as a string of key films in the 1970s, has died aged 82.

The news was confirmed today that Misery star passed away on Wednesday, July 6.