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The impact of Oscar-nominated actor James Caan extended beyond the silver screen he graced for more than 60 years.

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Caan, best known for his roles as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather" and Paul Sheldon in "Misery," died at 82 on Wednesday 

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"The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time," the tweet read.

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Many of Caan's Hollywood comrades, including his "Godfather" co-star Al Pacino, shared their condolences and celebrated the iconic actor. 

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"Jimmy was my fictional brother and my lifelong friend," said Pacino in a statement to The Associated Press. 

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"It's hard to believe that he won't be in the world anymore because he was so alive and daring. 

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A great actor, a brilliant director and my dear friend. I'm gonna miss him. 

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"I'm very very sad to hear about Jimmy's passing," said Robert De Niro in a statement to The Associated Press.

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The Oscar-winning actor played Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather: Part II" in 1974.

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"I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was so talented,"  Barbra Streisand tweeted alongside a black-and-white photo of the two.