Sound of Music Actor Christopher Plummer Dies At 91

Oscar-winning actor Christopher Plummer, most well known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in the legendary Sound of Music, passed away at the age of 91. The veteran actor spent his last moments with his wife Eliane Taylor and his closest friend and manager Lou Pitt by his side at home in Connecticut, United States.

Lou Pitt said in a statement about Plummer, "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self-deprecating humor, and the music of words." Plummer was also known for his exceptional work in the Sound of Music. 

Pitt further added, "He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come."

Ellen Degeneres tweeted a fond memory of Plummer from her show and sent love to his family. 

I remember talking with Christopher Plummer about his film “Beginners.” I’m so glad I had the chance to offer him this toast. Sending love to his family. pic.twitter.com/PxcxVtxMBo

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 5, 2021

Soon after the news broke out, the internet was filled with condolences and sweet memories of the veteran actor.

Peace and love, Christopher Plummer. pic.twitter.com/MRkIPQLeeH

— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) February 5, 2021

#ChristopherPlummer. I had the pleasure of working with Christopher and crossing swords with him in Dolores Claiborne. A true craftsman. One of the greats. A lovely human being. “Good night, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) February 6, 2021

Plummer loved playing the Piano in the Sound of Music, in which he was cast with Julia Andrews. In fact, he wanted to be a pianist has his career in acting not taken off. 

Ar the end of the video, the late, great Christopher Plummer breaks into the finale of Sibelius's Second Symphony. https://t.co/0pk6fIpGQc

— Alex Ross (@alexrossmusic) February 5, 2021

loved the sound of music, knives out, a beautiful mind but my most favorite christopher plummer movie is beginners, gay dad becomes a better parent after facing his repressed traumas and insecurities pic.twitter.com/QoAR3XaIMC

— 📹 (@pahtch) February 6, 2021

Christopher Plummer's career spanned over seven decades. Right from Sidney Lumet's Stage Struck which was his debut film to The Last Full Measure, he didn't miss out to surprise the viewers with some exceptional performance. In Plummer's recent mystery film 'Knives Out' along with Chris Evans, he played the role of Harlan Thrombey who is a mystery novelist.

Many times actors fade away in their old age. But not Christopher Plummer who continued his legacy. In fact, it's not just restricted to movies and acting but Plummer has also written the memoir book 'In Spite Of Myself'.