“I lost a dear friend.”
Yesterday, the world lost a legend when the news broke that Christopher Plummer had died at the age of 91.
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The Oscar-winning actor has had a decade-long career and starred in everything Knives out on National treasure. But most important was probably his role as Captain Von Trapp in The sound of music.
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Many stars paid tribute to the icon, including his Sound of music co-star, Julie Andrews.
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“The world has lost a perfect actor today and I have lost a dear friend,” she said in a statement.
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“I cherish the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared over the years.”
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“My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine and his daughter Amanda,” she concluded.
Only a few years ago, the co-stars celebrated the film’s 50th anniversary. Although Christopher joked that they ‘had to end up together’, Julie explained that they ‘were never an item’.
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“But now,” she added, “we are best friends. We have become best friends, and that’s delicious.”
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