Abigail Breslin pays tribute to Little Miss Sunshine co-star Alan Arkin
Abigail Breslin has shared a sweet tribute to her Little Miss Sunshine co-star Alan Arkin, following the news of the Oscar-winning actor's death aged 89.
Arkin, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as foul mouthed granddad Edwin Hoover in the 2006 tragicomedy, passed away on June 29.
Breslin, who starred as beauty pageant obsessed Olive Hoover in the film, posted a tribute to the actor on her Instagram account, saying that he will always be "Grandpa" in her heart.
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Sharing an image of her with the actor she wrote: "Alan Arkin was one of the kindest, wittiest and most lovely human beings I have had the privilege of working with."
The Zombieland actress reflected on working with Arkin on set of Little Miss Sunshine, recalling one moment where he stopped production to make sure she was okay while filming an emotional scene.
She continued: "I remember when we were doing the 'Am I pretty?' scene in Little Miss Sunshine and on the first take, he yelled out to 'Cut!' and get my mother immediately because I was crying. I said, 'No, Alan I'm acting!', and he cracked up.
"I love that story because that's who Alan was. He cared deeply about his work, but above all and most importantly, he was a genuinely kind and thoughtful man."
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Breslin ended the tribute by sending her condolences to the actor's family, writing: "Dearest, Alan... you will be profoundly missed. Thank you for everything. My sincerest condolences and love are sent to his family, including his beautiful wife Suzanne.
"Although we were not related in real life, you will always be 'Grandpa' in my heart. Rest peacefully."
Arkin enjoyed an acting career spanning nearly seven decades, appearing in Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo, Minions: The Rise of Gru and Marley & Me.
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