Little Miss Sunshine star Alan Arkin dead at 89 as sons mourn ‘uniquely talented force of nature’

ALAN Arkin has died at the age of 89.

The Academy Award and Tony Award winner was confirmed dead by his sons Adam, Matthew, and Anthony, according to People.

Alan Arkin has died at the age of 89

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Alan Arkin has died at the age of 89Credit: Getty
Alan Arkin is most known for his roles in Little Miss Sunshine and Wait Until Dark

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Alan Arkin is most known for his roles in Little Miss Sunshine and Wait Until DarkCredit: Getty

“Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed,” they said in a statement.

Alan was most famous for his roles in hit movies such as Little Miss Sunshine, Wait Until Dark, and Going In Style.

The icon received an Academy Award for his role as Edwin Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine which also starred Abigail Breslin, Paul Dano and Steve Carell.

He also received a Tony Award in 1963 for Best Featured Actor in a Play his role as David Kolowitz in Enter Laughing.

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