Credit: DisneyIn a tragic turn of events, Disney’s beloved Little Miss Sunshine actor, Alan Arkin, dies at age 89.
Little Miss Sunshine Fans Remember Positives as Alan Arkin Dies
Arkin had lifelong ties to entertainment, including time in the theater where he won a Tony. He gathered four Oscar nominations and earned yet another accolade with his win in 2007 as Best Supporting Actor for Little Miss Sunshine. The same role, the lovable Edwin Hoover, earned Arkin a BAFTA; and a Screen Actors Guild Award along with the film’s cast.
Starting acting lessons at age 10 and putting them to fantastic use. Alan Arkin dies, leaving fans with memories of smiles from Little Miss Sunshine. He holds a dear place in Disney and Hollywood history.
Arkin Leaves Behind Family and Fans
It’s certainly a sad day, as Arkin leaves behind his sons Adam, Anthony, and Matthew. In a statement, the sons note, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and as a man. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Little Miss Sunshine: Alan Arkin’s Leading Role
The character Alan Arkin played in Little Miss Sunshine, Edwin Hoover, was a man in a dysfunctional family. Centering about sending positive messages to youth, the family set out enter the “Little Miss Sunshine Beauty Pageant.” A veteran from World War II, the character loved his granddaughter, Olive Hoover.
He spoke message of strength and self-esteem in a film that arguably set into motion the current age of body positivity. Some of the quotes might be a bit rough around the edges, but the truth always is. In the words of Hoover, “A real loser is someone who’s so afraid of not winning he doesn’t even try.
Everyone dies. But not everyone gets to leave impressions on millions of people that shift the way they see the world. Thank you, Mr. Arkin.
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