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    Chris Evans has led tributes to Christopher Plummer following the legendary actor’s death aged 91

    Plummer was confirmed on Friday (05.02.21) to have passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut, and following the sad news, stars have taken to social media to pay their respects


    Chris – who starred with Plummer in 2019’s ‘Knives Out’, which was one of his final ever film roles – wrote on Twitter: “This is truly heartbreaking. What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favorite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent. (sic)”

    Whilst ‘Lost’ star Daniel Dae Kim remembered Plummer as a “legend”.

    He wrote: “One of the many reasons to love #ChristopherPlummer. We watched the #SoundOfMusic so much when I was a boy that he and the Von Trapps felt like family. Rest In Peace, legend. (sic)”

    Plummer’s passing also prompted moving tweets from the official Twitter for ‘The Sound of Music’ – where Plummer starred as Captain von Trapp in the 1965 film adaptation – and The Academy, who awarded Plummer with a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012, making him the oldest actor to receive the honour.

    ‘The Sound of Music’ account tweeted: “We're saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer’s passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time. (sic)”

    And The Academy added: “Christopher Plummer beguiled audiences across generations in memorable roles from Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" to Harlan Thrombey in "Knives Out." He worked steadily for 60+ years, winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012 for "Beginners." He will be missed. (sic)”

    Also among those paying tribute to the ‘All The Money in the World’ star were British TV presenter Piers Morgan, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and music producer Finneas O’Connell.

    Plummer’s death was confirmed on Friday by his family, and it was reported he passed with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.

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