- American actor Alan Arkin has died
- He was 89 years old
- Alan's career was an iconic one
It seems we cannot stop losing legends this year. Now it's time to say goodbye to Alan Arkin, who was still going strong in his career. The actor was 89 years old. No cause of death has been determined at this time. "Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and as a man," Arkin's sons wrote in a statement.
Alan inspired an entire generation of artists
Arkin was known to most modern audiences from his iconic role in 'Little Miss Sunshine,' which earned him the Academy Award in 2006. But his legacy extends far beyond that!
Also interesting:
He started his career doing several theatre productions, before finding his way to the screen. Arkin was a member of the famous Second City comedy troupe in the 1960s. But he made his debut in film in 1957 with 'Calypso Heat Wave'...
Watch the video above to learn more about Alan!