Reactions to the death at 91 of Oscar winner and āSound of Musicā star Christopher Plummer:
āThe world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend. 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.ā ā Plummer's āSound of Musicā co-star Julie Andrews, in a statement.
āHe was a mighty force both as Man and Actor. He was an actor in the 19th century meaning of the wordāhis commitment to his profession. His art was total, theater being a constant and the most important part of the totality of his drive to engage with storytelling. He was fearless, energetic, courageous, knowledgeable, professional and a monument to what an actor can be. A Great Actor in the truest sense.ā ā Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Plummer in his Oscar-nominated role of Tolstoy in āThe Last Station," in a written statement.
āMr. Plummer was a timeless actor who entertained millions around the world and inspired many to pursue the arts. A true gentleman and a consummate professional, his presence both on and off the stage will be thoroughly missed. On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his many fans.ā ā Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a statement.
āWhat 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.ā ā Chris Evans, who co-starred with Plummer in 2019's āKnives Out,ā on Twitter.
"RIP to Christopher Plummer, a living legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman. So lucky to have shared a set with him." ā "Knives Out' director Rian Johnson, via Twitter.
āMy heart is broken, my dear Chris. I feel your loss deep inside. How lucky was I having you next to me in whatās been one the best experiences of my career.ā ā "Knives Out" star Ana de Armas on Instagram.
āChris Plummer knew every acting trick in the book ā and many that werenāt even in the book.ā ā Taylor Hackford, who directed Plummer in 1995's āDolores Claiborne,ā in a statement.
"He was what I call a friend. What is the definition of a friend? Somebody you know intimately whose every breath and every thought that is so much like yours or can a friend be someone whose life is intertwined near and afar with great gaps of time between meetings? That was the kind of friend Chris Plummer was to me." ā William Shatner, who starred with Plummer in āStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,ā on Twitter.
āWhat a legend. What a loss. Thank you, Mr. Plummer.ā ā actor Dan Levy on Twitter.
āWhat 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.ā ā Ridley Scott, who directed Plummer in 2017ā²s āAll the Money in the World,ā in a written statement.
ā'Blossom of snow, may you bloom and grow, bloom and grow forever.' RIP Christopher Plummer. You lit up screen and stage over a lifetime of art.ā ā Dan Rather on Twitter.
"Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in āUp,ā taught us that 'adventure is out there.' Rest in peace, good friend." ā Pixar, on Twitter.
āIf I live to be 91 maybe Iāll have time to fully appreciate all the great work of Christopher Plummer.ā ā actor Dave Foley on Twitter.
āChristopher Plummer was, well, the Captain. Although he had a love/not-so-much relationship with his role in āThe Sound of Music,ā he gradually came around to realizing that he might as well embrace the movie and his performance in it.ā ā Ted Chapin, president of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, in a statement.