Family of Oscar-Nominated Godfather Actor James Caan Confirm His Death at 82

James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA "Hallmark Event" in Beverly Hills, Calif., on July 27, 2016. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Actor James Caan had died at the age of 82, his family said in a statement on Thursday.

Caan, who starred as gangster Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” passed away on Wednesday evening, according to a statement posted on social media. No further details were provided.