Following the information of Alan Arkin’s passing, eminent Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late actor.
Hathaway, who labored with Arkin in the 2008 motion spy comedy movie Get Smart, shared a heartfelt message in honor of their time collectively.
In her Instagram publish, Hathaway described Arkin as a “gem of a particular person” and expressed her gratitude for the alternative to work with him. She shared, “Alan Arkin was a gem of a person, and I am so lucky to have gotten to work with him on Get Smart,” added, “He was kind, soulful, supportive, a pro’s pro, generous, genuine, wise, inquisitive, and a fantastic example of how to be an artist.”
The actress additionally reminisced about the profound impression Arkin had on her throughout their collaboration, emphasizing, “He left a huge impression on my then twenty-three-year-old self and is at the center of some of my most cherished and fond career memories. I’m sending love and sympathy to his family (who are gems themselves).
Accompanying her heartfelt note, Hathaway shared a portrait of Arkin, a photo of the two of them together at a red carpet event, and a still shot from their film Get Smart.
In an exclusive statement given to PEOPLE, Arkin’s sons, Adam, Matthew, and Anthony, spoke on behalf of the family, honoring their father’s memory.
“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.”
Born on March 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Arkin had a outstanding profession that spanned movie, stage, and tv. He made his Broadway debut in 1961 and achieved essential acclaim with a Tony-winning efficiency in 1963’s Enter Laughing.
The veteran actor acquired recognition for his work, garnering quite a few award nominations, together with six Emmy Awards. One of his current nominations got here for his function in The Kominsky Method. Despite leaving the present earlier than its third season in 2021, Arkin mirrored on his ardour for performing, expressing that whereas he missed sure features of the enterprise, he had reached a level the place he not wanted it.
Arkin is survived by his spouse Suzanne Newlander, whom he married in 1996, in addition to his three sons.