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According to the news of CNN on February 6, Oscar winner and star of the movie "The Sound of Music" Christopher Plummer died at the age of 91.
Young Christopher Plummer (GETTY)
Christopher Plummer played "The Colonel" in The Sound of Music and is best known for this film. His agent said in a statement that the Oscar winner with a beautiful voice, perhaps the most remembered "Sound of Music", has died at his home in Connecticut, USA, on the 5th local time, "Chris is an extraordinary person, he loves and respects his profession." His old friend and manager Lou Pitt said in a statement that he was a "national treasure" with a special love for his native Canada, "through his art and humanity, he touched the hearts of all of us, and his legendary life will live forever." ”
Stills from The Sound of Music (GETTY)
In addition to starring in The Sound of Music, Plummer won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Beginner and was nominated again in 2018 for All the Money in the World.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Plummer began his acting career on Broadway in the 1950s, starring in numerous plays and screen productions prior to The Sound of Music, winning a Tony Award and winning an Emmy Award in 1976 for the miniseries The Money Changer. He also starred in the Strike Back series. (Overseas Network Wu Qian )
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