Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' star and Hollywood legend, dead at 91

Russell Crowe remembered Christopher Plummer as a “good man” as Hollywood continued to pay tribute to The Sound Of Music star following his death aged 91. Canadian actor Plummer enjoyed a stellar career on stage and screen, with acclaimed turns in films including The Man Who Would Be King, Knives Out and Beginners, the 2010 comedy which made him the oldest person to win an acting Oscar.

READ MORE: Christopher Plummer dead: Sound of Music actor dies aged 91However, in 2010, Plummer did relent and joined the 45th-anniversary cast reunion on The Oprah Winfrey Show and a 50th-anniversary screening in Hollywood with Andrews in 2015. The year before he told The Boston Globe: "I was a bit bored with the character.

died Friday at 91, “reached for the remote,” he once told me. “I avoid television at all costs around the holidays,” he added, with a laugh.

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.

A few of her favorite things. Julie Andrews paid tribute to Sound of Music costar Christopher Plummer following his death on Friday, February 5.

Christopher Plummer, the sophisticated star who in 2012 became the oldest actor to ever win a competitive Oscar — a just reward for his seven standout decades as leading man on the stage and screen — died Friday. He was 91.

The world of showbiz has lost yet another gem as Christopher Plummer left for his heavenly abode recently. The Canadian actor had entertained the audience with his stellar performances in movies for as long as seven decades.

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.

Sound of Music actor Christopher Plummer has died at the age of 91. The Canadian actor, known for the role of Captain Georg von Trapp in the beloved 1965 musical, passed away on Friday, his agent confirmed.

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

February 5, 2021Star Trek star George Takei labelled Plummer a “giant of stage and screen”. In a tweet, he added: “Rest in eternal music, Captain Von Trapp.

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.

“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humour and the music of words. He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots.

The sad news was confirmed on February 5 that Christopher Plummer, best known for his roles in The Sound of Music, Beginners, and Knives Out, had passed away at the age of 91. His family and rep confirmed to Deadline that he passed away peacefully, his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, dutifully by his side.

There are very few actors working today that have the star power attached to just their name alone that will drive box office and earn the attention of just about anyone who enjoys films. There’s Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Tom Cruise.

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.