Earlier today, we reported that the legendary Sound Of Music star Christopher Plummer had passed away at the age of 91. Now, his Sound Of Music costar Julie Andrews has broken her silence to pay tribute to him.
“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” Andrews told Entertainment Tonight. “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.”
Plummer’s death was confirmed by his manager and friend Lou Pitt, who said the actor died at his Connecticut home with Elaine Taylor, his wife of 53 years, by his side.
“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,” Pitt told The New York Post. “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. He will forever be with us.”
Tributes have been pouring in for Plummer from other Hollywood stars as well.
“What an unbelievable loss,” tweeted Chris Evans, who starred with Plummer in Knives Out. “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. 💙💙💙.”
This is truly heartbreaking. What 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. 💙💙💙 https://t.co/eFwNVe762w
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 5, 2021
Their Knives Out costar Ana de Armas also honored Plummer on her Instagram page.
“My heart is broken, my dear Chris,” she wrote. “I feel your loss deep inside. How lucky was I having you next to me in what’s been one the best experiences of my career. Thank you always for your laughter, your warmth, your talent, your stories about Marilyn, the vitamins when I got sick, your patience, your partnership and your company. I will always think of you with love and admiration. Rest In Peace. ♥️🙏🏻.”
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Jamie Lee Curtis, another star of Knives Out, paid tribute to Plummer as well.
“I made this portrait of Christopher Plummer the first day of filming @knivesout As I played his eldest child I wanted to connect a moment with him and I sat in the little study that he had as a room to wait in and we talked,” she said. “I had very little work with him but we made a lovely connection. His work in that movie is full of life, love and longing. A beautiful portrayal. Honored to have been able to work with him. A warm Aloha, Christopher.”
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