Alan Arkin, Oscar-Winning ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Actor, Dies at 89

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The actor’s career spanned six decades and also included Tony, SAG and Golden Globe awards

Alan Arkin
onstage during The CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards Brought to you by The Coca-Cola Company at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Alan Arkin, the Oscar and Tony-winning actor who starred in films ranging from “Catch-22” to “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by his sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony in a statement obtained by TheWrap.

“Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed,” the statement reads.

A cause of death has, as of this time, not been given.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on March 26, 1934, Arkin was the son of a painter and a teacher.

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