Actor Christopher Plummer, who famously starred as Captain von Trapp in the blockbuster 1965 film The Sound of Music, has died at age 91 his manager said on Friday.

Plumbers co star in the film Julie Andrews said in a statement Quote.

The 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.

Plumber and accomplished Shakespearean actor, honored for his varied stage, television and film work in 2012 at age 82 became the oldest actor to win an Oscar when he won for best supporting actor for the film Beginners.

You know, my mother once predicted that mhm, that I would have to wait to be a very old man before receiving recognition in our profession.

She was absolutely right, Of course.

His late career renaissance included roles in the film A Beautiful Mind Up the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and one of his last major roles in the 2019 dark comedy Knives Out.

But for many fans, his career was defined by his performance as a stern widower in The Sound of music, a role he once scorned by calling his character quote, Ah, cardboard figure.

Humorless and one dimensional.

It took him four decades to change his view of the film and embrace it as a quote terrific movie that made him proud.

Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife at his side.