James Caan, best known for playing Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather', dies at 82

American actor James Caan, known for playing Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather', died aged 82. "Jimmy was one of the greatest. Not only was he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he was funny, loyal, caring and beloved," his manager Matt DelPiano said. Caan, who also appeared in 'Misery', 'Thief' and 'Rollerball', was an Oscar nominee.