Oscar-winning US actor Alan Arkin dies at 89


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Alan Arkin (pic), 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, Variety reported on Friday, citing a statement from his family.

Arkin died at his home in Carlsbad, California on Thursday, Variety reported. Reuters could not immediately confirm his death.

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