Hollywood stars have paid tribute to Christopher Plummer, the Canadian actor who has died aged 91.
Dame Julie Andrews, who starred alongside Plummer in The Sound of Music, said he was a “consummate actor” and a “cherished friend”.
The Oscar winner was also praised as “an extraordinary man” and “completely free, kind and funny”.
Plummer was best known as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, but his career flourished later in life.
He was nominated for numerous awards. He won an Oscar in 2012 for the film Beginners, and was also nominated in 2010 and 2018.
Plummer also won two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Bafta.
He died peacefully at his home in Connecticut on Friday with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side, reports said.
‘He was completely free’
“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” Dame Julie said in a statement. “I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humour and fun we shared through the years.”
We're saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer’s passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.♥️ pic.twitter.com/hDV3q1opzJ
— The Sound of Music (@SoundofMusic) February 5, 2021
Lou Pitt, his long-time friend and manager of 46 years, described Plummer as “an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession”.
“He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots,” he continued. “He touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come.”
The actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt described Plummer as “one of the greats”.
Christopher Plummer… one of the greats. <3 pic.twitter.com/Nv0ANVQeWf
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) February 5, 2021
Some of Plummer’s most well-known films include The Insider, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Knives Out, and A Beautiful Mind.
Chris Evans, who starred with Plummer in Knives Out, said: “What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact.
“One of my favourite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent,” he added.
Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in Up, taught us that “adventure is out there.” Rest in peace, good friend. pic.twitter.com/FzvjPeVraf
— Pixar (@Pixar) February 5, 2021
The film’s director, Rian Johnson, said Plummer was “a living legend who loved his craft” and “an absolute gentleman”.
In an Instagram post, Knives Out star Ana de Armas said “my heart is broken”.
“Thank you always for your laughter, your warmth, your talent… the vitamins when I got sick, your patience, your partnership and your company,” she wrote alongside a picture of the pair on set.
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William Shatner, a long-time friend of Plummer who starred with him in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, said he was “so sad to lose him”.
“I interviewed him at a theatre… we spent the afternoon laughing and rejoicing in our mutual experiences,” he wrote on Twitter. “That afternoon defined my friendship with Chris.”
“I loved working with Chris on The Insider, he was just impressive,” Russell Crowe said in a series of tweets. “It was a travesty that his role didn’t receive an Academy Award nomination.
“I appreciated his candour and wisdom,” he added. “Good man. Fine actor.”
John Cusack said: “[I] was lucky enough to work with him – and all I could think about was I can’t believe I’m working with Christopher Plummer. Witty, generous, wildly talented.”
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars, said Plummer had “beguiled audiences across generations”.
And Bafta added its condolences, praising his “amazing work since the 50s”.
“We’ve lost one of our most iconic and beloved actors,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “[He] gave life to so many characters we love and cherish.”
He added: “On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his many fans.”
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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