Christopher Plummer, legendary 'Sound Of Music' actor, dead at 91


By AGENCY

Christopher Plummer, the Canadian-born Shakespearean actor who starred in films including "The Sound of Music" and "Beginners," died on Friday (Feb 5) morning at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.

"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," Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us."

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