Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies aged 89

Critically-acclaimed actor Alan Arkin has died aged 89, his family have confirmed. Arkin won an Oscar for his role in Little Miss Sunshine.

Critically-acclaimed actor Alan Arkin has died at the age of 89, his family have confirmed.

The Academy Award and Tony Award winner was confirmed dead by his sons Adam, Matthew, and Anthony, according to People.

“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,” they said in a statement.

US actor Alan Arkin holds his Oscar trophy for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Little Miss Sunshine in 2007. AFP PHOTO/Robyn BECK

Arkin alongside his fellow Academy Award winners Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and Helen Mirren. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES)

Alan was most famous for his roles in hit movies such as Little Miss Sunshine, Wait Until Dark, and Going In Style, The Sun reports.

The star received an Academy Award for his role as Edwin Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine which also starred Abigail Breslin, Paul Dano, and Steve Carell.

He also received a Tony Award in 1963 for Best Featured Actor in a Play his role as David Kolowitz in Enter Laughing.

Alan Wolf Arkin was born on March 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, to David and Beatrice Arkin.

Alan Arkin has died aged 89, his family have confirmed.

He two grandchildren: Molly and Emmet Arkin.

His first film role was in Calypso Heat Wave.

Who was Alan Arkin’s wife?

Alan Arkin was married to his wife of 27 years, Suzanne Newlander, a psychotherapist.

In 2004, Newlander also dabbled in acting by starring in the short Blood (Thinner Than Water), which was written and directed by her late husband.

Before Suzanne, he was married to Jeremy Yaffe from 1955 to 1961, then was married to Barbara Dana from 1964 to 1994.

Fans pay tribute

Tributes to Alan flooded social media on Friday after news of his death broke.

“Such a legend. I always love him in The Santa Clause 3, he’s a childish delight. Such sad news,” one person wrote on Twitter.

“He was a good one. We are going to be left with [nothing] once the greats pass,” said another.

A third wrote: “So many brilliant lines. Each delivered with impeccable honesty, sometimes extracting joy from his audience. He will be missed.”

This story first appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.