FILE – James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA “Hallmark Event” on July 27, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Caan, whose roles included “The…

FILE – James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA “Hallmark Event” on July 27, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Caan, whose roles included “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” and “Misery,” died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at age 82. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Chicago's Afternoon News

James Caan, who starred in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Misery,’ dies at 82

by: Brian Althimer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022 / 06:39 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 7, 2022 / 06:39 PM CDT

FILE – James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA “Hallmark Event” on July 27, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Caan, whose roles included “The…

by: Brian Althimer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022 / 06:39 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 7, 2022 / 06:39 PM CDT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards joins Lisa Dent joins Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the life and career of Oscar-nominated actor James Caan, who was best known for his roles in The Godfather, Misery, Elf, and Brian’s Song. Caan died at the age of 82.