Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin, known for his roles in “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Catch-22”, has died at the age of 86.
His sons Adam, Matthew, and Anthony confirmed the sad news to People Friday.
“Our father was a unique force of nature, both as an artist and as a man,” they said in a statement. “A loving husband, father, great and great grandfather, he adored him and will be greatly missed.”
Jason Alexander warns fans about the death of a graduate of the “Kominsky Method” via Twitter earlier that morning.
“#ripAlanArkin,” the 63-year-old comedian wrote. “It’s a great, original voice for comedy. And I’ve been in his presence several times, a kind and generous spirit.”
Alexander continued, “I learned a lot by watching him. And the laughter I get from his glorious work seems endless. Have a good rest.”
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Page Six reached out to Arkin’s representative for comment.
The “Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” star made headlines when he was hospitalized in November 2015 after suffering a minor stroke.
He was released the next day.
Arkın is an award-winning actor who started his career on Broadway and made his debut in 1961 with the performance of “From the Second City”.
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Two years later, the director won a Tony Award for his role in “Enter Laughing.” This time he took the second with “The Sunshine Boys” in 1975.
As for her work on the big screen, Arkın received an Oscar in 2006 for her supporting role in the movie “Daylight Beauty”, as well as a Golden Globe 40 years ago for the movie “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming”.
The screenwriter has also graced TV screens over the years, most notably playing Norman Newlander in “The Kominsky Method” from 2018 to 2021. Also, Arkin voiced JD Salinger in “BoJack Horseman”.
Arkın was nominated for both an Emmy and a Golden Globe two years in a row for his role in the “Kominsky Method”.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Newlande, whom he married in 1996, and their three sons.