‘Truly heartbreaking’: Julie Andrews, Chris Evans, more pay tribute to Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer stars as oil tycoon J. Paul Getty in ‘All the Money in the World,’ director Ridley Scott’s thriller based on the 1973 kidnapping of Getty’s grandson.

Celebrities are mourning the death of Christopher Plummer, the Academy Award-winner whose career spanned decades on screen and stage. 

Plummer died Friday at age 91 at his home in Connecticut, with wife Elaine Taylor by his side, ICM Partners talent agency spokesperson Kate Cafaro told USA TODAY.

Plummer was famed for his role of Capt. Von Trapp in the 1965 musical “The Sound of Music.”

Julie Andrews, who starred opposite Plummer in the iconic film, paid tribute to the actor in a statement to USA TODAY.

“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” she said. “I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda.”

The film’s official Twitter account also remembered the legendary actor: “We’re saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer’s passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.”

Christopher Plummer dies: The ‘Sound of Music,’ ‘All the Money in the World’ star was 91

Plummer made headlines in 2017 for replacing Kevin Spacey as J. Paul Getty in Ridley Scott’s already shot “All the Money In the World” after Spacey was accused of sexual assault. Scenes from the film were reshot with Plummer in the role only a month before it was released. The film would net Plummer his third Academy Award nomination.

Scott remembered the late actor in a statement, provided to USA TODAY by his rep, Keleigh Kaliher.

“What a guy. What a talent. What a life. And I was fortunate enough to work with him less than 2 years ago and had a wonderful experience,” Scott said. “My heartfelt condolences go to Elaine. He will be really missed.”

Christopher Plummer, seen here attending a screening for “The Man Who Invented Christmas” at Florence Gould Hall on Nov. 12, 2017 in New York, has died at 91.

 (Photo: John Lamparski, WireImage)

The Academy also paid tribute to Plummer, who won an Oscar for his performance in 2010’s “Beginners.”

“Christopher Plummer beguiled audiences across generations in memorable roles from Captain von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music’ to Harlan Thrombey in ‘Knives Out.’ He worked steadily for 60+ years, winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012 for ‘Beginners.’ He will be missed,” the official Twitter account shared. 

His “Knives Out” co-star Chris Evans called the news of Plummer’s death “truly heartbreaking.”

“What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favorite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent,” Evans tweeted.

Pixar honored Plummer, who voiced the famed explorer Charles Muntz, in the 2009 Disney animated film, “Up.”

“Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in Up, taught us that ‘adventure is out there.’ Rest in peace, good friend.”

BAFTA remembered him for “making amazing work since the ’50s.”

“We’re sorry to hear of the death of Christopher Plummer. Making amazing work since the ‘50s, he was BAFTA nominated for All the Money in the World and won in 2012 for Beginners.”

Joseph Gordon-Levitt remembered Plummer as “one of the greats,” and Piers Morgan shared his condolences on Twitter as “a wonderful actor.” 

Actor Jay Baruchel called Plummer “an absolute icon and master craftsman whom few will ever match.”

“His utterly bulletproof work looms high over a century of English language drama,” Baruchel tweeted. “He was also a Montreal legend who has been a source of inspiration and a hero for me for pretty much my whole life.”

George Takei praised Plummer as a “giant of stage and screen,” and actor Daniel Dae Kim expressed his grievances on Twitter, labeling Plummer a “legend.”

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Married three times, Plummer is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Elaine, and his only daughter, actress Amanda Plummer, whom he had in a previous marriage to actress Tammy Grimes.

Contributing: Matthew Wilson

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