Christopher Plummer Dies at 91: Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans and Others Pay Tribute to 'The Sound of Music' Star

Legendary actor Christopher Plummer, who is popularly known for his brilliant work in The Sound of Music and was also an Oscar winner, died on Friday (Feb 6), his manager confirmed. The veteran Canadian star was 91. Plummer passed away at his home in Connecticut, by his wife Elaine Taylor at his side, his close friend and manager Lou Pitt said. Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self-deprecating humour and the music of words," a part of Pitt’s statement read. Christopher Plummer, Oscar-Winning Hollywood Legend, Dies at 91. 

Plummer’s career spanned seven decades, wherein he proved his versatility by acting in films, television and theatre. As soon as the sad news broke online, celebs from the fraternity paid tribute to the iconic actor. Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Rian Johnson and many more mourned Christopher’s demise. Check out a few celebs reactions below. Mira Furlan, Babylon 5 Actress, Dies at 65 Due to West Nile Virus. 

Jamie Lee Curtis

Ana de Armas

Chris Evans 

Rian Johnson 

Elijah Wood

Carl Weathers 

George Takei

Plummer was among the most admired faces in Hollywood, with almost 100 films and many television roles at his credit. It was at the age of 82 when he took home the Oscars for his supporting role in Beginners. With this, he became the oldest actor to win an Academy Award. May his soul RIP.

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