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Christopher Plummer, Oscar winner and ‘Sound of Music’ star, dies

The dashing actor played Captain von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music” and at 82 became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in history.

Christopher Plummer attended the premiere for "Knives Out" on Day 3 of the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2019.
Christopher Plummer attended the premiere for "Knives Out" on Day 3 of the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2019.Read moreEvan Agostini / Invision / AP
    by Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
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