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'Grey's Anatomy' Fans Will Know Him, How Should 'The Sopranos' Have Ended? 'Godfather' star reveals his 'numerous' ailments have left him 'in poor health.' By Radar Staff Godfather star and screen icon James Caan is a medical mess hunched over and badly bruised and an expert fears the actor is stricken with severe health issues that could trigger sudden death. The actor has been seen in a wheelchair in more recent years as his health has declined since the incident. Caan, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 82, succumbed to a 'heart attack and coronary artery disease', as per TMZ.The late actor's death certificate mentions that the immediate cause of death was myocardial infarction and the condition leading up to it was coronary artery disease. Warren Beatty was initially slated to play the role of a bedridden novelist taken captive by a crazed super fan - played by Kathy Bates - in an adaptation of Stephen Kings work. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," a tweet from James' official account posted. "Because hopefully a lotta, you know, kids picked that up, you know? Other notable roles throughout his career include in films like Brian's Song (1971), Cinderella Liberty (1973), The Gambler (1974), Rollerball (1975), Dick Tracy (1990), Bottle Rocket (1996) and Eraser (1996). We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. spoke with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz, penned a touching tribute to the late actor on Twitter. James is best remembered for his legendary role as Sonny Corleone in 1972's The Godfather. We all will miss him terribly. Sadly, it was recently announced via his own Twitter that the celebrated actor passed away at the age of 82. Billy Dee Wiliams played Gale Sayers, Piccolo's best friend. The news was announced by his family on the star's official Twitter page the following day. The talented star was diagnosed with clinical depression in 1981 after his sister died of Leukemia. James Caan's Short Marriages. He was a sweet guy. That was big-time winners for me," he shared. He has also admitted in the past to struggling with cocaine for nearly a decade. His family shared that he had passed away the previous evening. In 1982, Caan reportedly had Goodfellas star Joe Pesci beaten up over an unpaid hotel bill.