Christopher Plummer dead as Sound of Music star dies aged 91

Christopher Plummer has died, aged 91. The Sound of Music star passed away at his home in Connecticut, according to his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt.

Tributes have poured in honouring Christopher Plummer, the prolific actor whose death has been confirmed by family members. Many of the tributes mentioned the Hollywood legend's most well-known movie roles, such as The Sound of Music, Knives Out, Beginners, and The Silent Partner.

Christopher Plummer died on Friday at his home in Connecticut with his wife, Elaine Taylor, by his side, his manager confirmed to ET, and stars took to social media to mourn the beloved actor.Over his more than 60-year career, Plummer had dozens of credits in TV, film and theater, including ,,,, and, which earned Plummer a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012.Plummer's co-star, Julie Andrews, said she lost a cherished friend in a statement to ET.«The world has lost a consummate actor today and I

Mirror reported that Lou Pitt, his friend and manager told Deadline in a statement: "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots.

Julie Andrews has released a statement following the death of her longtime friend and former co-star, Christopher Plummer.

Christopher Plummer passed away at age 91.Although the Canadian-born actor had an illustrious career that spanned seven decades and included an Oscar win in 2012 for his supporting turn in the film “Beginners,” he’s perhaps best known for his role as Captain Georg von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.”Playing a gruff widower, the father to seven unruly children who falls in love with a rambunctious nun (played by Julie Andrews, now 85) was a role he famously detested, yet was beloved by all who

Christopher Plummer, who starred as Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 91. According to Variety, he died on Friday morning at his home in Connecticut.

Christopher Plummer died at his Connecticut home on Friday, February 5. The Sound of Music star was 91.

Actor Christopher Plummer has died, aged 91.The Oscar-winning star was perhaps most renowned for his role in the Sound of Music, and he reportedly died peacefully at his Connecticut home.The news was confirmed by Christopher’s manager, Lou Pitt, in a statement shared with Deadline. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Christopher Plummer has died at the age of 91, his family has confirmed.

Christopher Plummer, the actor known for his roles in The Sound of Music and other critically acclaimed films, has died. He was 91.

Richard Natale Contributing WriterChristopher Plummer, the Canadian-born Shakespearean actor who starred in films including “The Sound of Music” and “Beginners,” died on Friday morning at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,” Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said.