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| Above, John Wayne, James Caan and Robert Mitchum in El Dorado (1966). |
Actor James Caan passed away at age 82 yesterday.
Along with being a superb actor, he was also a pro rodeo competitor.
According to ProRodeo:
James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in films such as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," "Misery" and "Elf," passed away on July 6. He was 82.
His family released a statement about his death on his verified Twitter account.
"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the statement read. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."
They did not disclose a cause of death.
What fans of Caan may not realize is he was a PRCA tie-down roper and team roper. Caan earned $2,404 in his PRCA career – all in team roping.
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