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(Reuters) — Alan Arkin, a versatile and prolific American actor who thrived in both comic and dramatic roles and won an Oscar for playing a heroin-using grandfather in the 2006

Alan Arkin, a versatile and prolific American actor who thrived in both comic and dramatic roles and won an Oscar for playing a heroin-using grandfather in the 2006 film "Little Miss Sunshine," has died at 89, his family said."Our father was a uniquely ta

Arkin could get a laugh just as easily as he could induce dread.

Few could play a brusque mentor with a heart of gold quite like Arkin.

Alan Arkin was best-known for his roles in Little Miss Sunshine and Argo

He brought warmth and humanity to Satanic psychopaths and drug-addicted grandfathers.

LOS ANGELES -- Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama, who received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.

While gracious enough to let his co-stars shine, Alan Arkin was consistently the most memorable character in any film.

Celebrity tributes from Michael Douglas, John Cusack, Jennifer Tilly and more poured in for Alan Arkin following news of his death Friday at 89 years old

Alan Arkin, an Oscar winner for "Little Miss Sunshine" with an immense stage and screen career spanning seven decades, has died. He was 89.