‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies aged 91

Christopher Plummer was 91

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Christopher Plummer, a patrician Canadian who starred as widower Captain von Trapp opposite Julie Andrews in the blockbuster 1965 musical "The Sound Of Music" and in 2012 became the oldest actor to win an Oscar, has died at the age of 91.

Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, at his side, his family told Deadline Hollywood.

In a statement, Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said: “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. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”