Alan Arkin, 89
Alan Arkin’s prolific seven-decade-long career lives on in our memories. Always easy to spot due to his distinctive Brooklyn accent, Arkin maintained a standard of excellence regardless of whether performances were comedic or dramatic. In 1963, he earned his very first Tony Award for a featured role in the play “Enter Laughing.” Later on, he won an Oscar for his part as Edwin Hoover in “Little Miss Sunshine”, a 2006 dramedy that became a critical favorite. Sadly, Arkin passed away at his Carlsbad, California home on June 29.