Hollywood actor, Alan Arkin, died at the age of 89 in his California home.
Arkin’s sons, Adam, Matthew, and Anthony, announced his death in a statement issued on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Their statement reads “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,”
Arkin earned an Oscar for his performance in the dark comedy Little Miss Sunshine in 2006, as well as a Tony in 1963 for Enter Laughing.
Born in Brooklyn in 1934, he went to Los Angeles 11 years later when his father, a painter, began working as a set designer in the city.
However, Arkin’s father’s career ultimately crashed, but he didn’t let it dampen his enthusiasm for showbiz, which first spurred him into a music career.
Arkin and his band, the Tarriers, had a smash tune called The Banana Boat Song in 1957.
