Alan Arkin, beloved ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ actor, dead at 89
Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin, known for his roles in “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Catch-22,” has died at age 89.
His sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, confirmed the sad news to People Friday.
“Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” they said in a statement. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Jason Alexander alerted fans to the “The Kominsky Method” alum’s passing via Twitter earlier that morning.
“#ripAlanArkin,” the comedian, 63, wrote. “Such a wonderful, original voice for comedy. And on the few occasions I was in his presence, a kind and generous soul.”
Alexander continued, “I learned so much from watching him. And the laughs I got from his glorious work seem endless. May he rest well.”
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Page Six has reached out to Arkin’s rep for comment.
The star of “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” made headlines back in November 2015 when he was hospitalized after a minor stroke.
He was released the following day.
Arkin was an award-winning actor who began his career on Broadway, making his debut in 1961 in “From the Second City.”
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Two years later, the director won a Tony Award for his role in “Enter Laughing.” He received his second, this time for “The Sunshine Boys,” in 1975.
As for his work onscreen, Arkin took home an Oscar for his supporting role in “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2006, as well as a Golden Globe for “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming” 40 years prior.
The screenwriter has also graced TV screens over the years, most notably playing Norman Newlander in “The Kominsky Method” from 2018 to 2021. Additionally Arkin voiced J.D. Salinger in “BoJack Horseman.”
Arkin was nominated for both an Emmy and Golden Globe two years in a row for his “The Kominsky Method” role.
He is survived by wife Suzanne Newlande, whom he wed in 1996, and his three sons.
