“I have lost a cherished friend.”
Yesterday, the world lost a legend when news broke that Christopher Plummer died at the age of 91.
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The Oscar-winning actor had a decades-long career, starring in everything from Knives Out to National Treasure. But most notable 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 consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” she said in a statement.
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“I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years.”
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“My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda,” she concluded.
Just a few years ago, the co-stars celebrated the film’s 50th anniversary. Though Christopher joked that they “should’ve ended up together,” Julie explained that they “were never an item.”
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“But now,” she added, “we are the best of friends. We became the best of friends, and that’s lovely.”
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