Hollywood Star Who Left Behind 'Edelweiss'

'The Sound of Music' Lead Christopher Plummer Passes Away

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Christopher Plummer, the renowned actor who sang "Edelweiss" in the classic musical film The Sound of Music, has passed away at the age of 91.

U.S. media outlets unanimously reported that Plummer died on the 5th (local time) at his home in Connecticut, USA.

Plummer is a Hollywood actor familiar to Korean audiences for his role as Captain von Trapp in the 1965 release The Sound of Music.

The Sound of Music is a film based on the true story of the von Trapp family choir, who had to flee their homeland to escape Nazi Germany's rule during World War II in Austria.

In the film, Plummer played Captain von Trapp, a widower raising seven children alone. The scene where the authoritative Captain von Trapp plays the guitar and sings "Edelweiss" is famous.

Hollywood actor Christopher Plummer playing the guitar and singing Edelweiss in the movie 'The Sound of Music'. (YouTube capture)

According to the Associated Press, "Plummer played various roles over more than 50 years in the film industry, but the role that made him a star was Captain von Trapp."

At the age of 82, Plummer won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 2012 film Beginners, making him the oldest Academy Award winner on record.

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