James Caan’s Cause of Death Revealed

Godfather star James Caan died July 6, 2022, at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 82. He died of a heart attack and arterial diseases, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner.

James Caan’s Cause of Death

The immediate cause of death was written as myocardial infarction, with the leading condition being coronary artery disease. Other factors that contributed to his death include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.

IN MEMORIAM 2022: 100 CELEBRITIES WHO DIED THIS YEAR!

His family shared the news of his passing via Twitter.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.

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

End of tweet

— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022

Caan was most famously known for playing Sonny Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. He also starred in Brian’s Song, Misery and Elf. He was set to star in Coppola’s next film, Megalopolis, before his death.