Georg Von-Trapp: Last News

The legendary actress, 86, was honoured with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles. And co-stars from the 1965 classic movie join her at the gala.

Julie Andrews has never said "so long, farewell" to her "Sound of Music" family. On Wednesday, the actress appeared on the "Today Show," where she discussed her close bond with the remaining cast of the 1965 film.  Several of the cast members who played the von Trapp children, including Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich), Duane Chase (Kurt), Angela Cartwright (Brigitta), Debbie Turner (Marta) and Kym Karath (Gretl) reunited earlier this month for the 86-year-old’s AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony. "We do keep in touch, but not on a really regular basis," Andrews explained.

The hills were alive with the sound of music from the von Trapp children again. On Thursday, Julie Andrews received the AFI Life Achievement Award at a Gala Tribute in Los Angeles.To mark the special occasion, the former child stars who played the von Trapp children in the 1965 musical "The Sound of Music" came together to celebrate the star’s decades-long career. Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich), Duane Chase (Kurt), Angela Cartwright (Brigitta), Debbie Turner (Marta) and Kym Karath (Gretl) walked the red carpet at the Dolby Theater and even led a sing-along of "Do Re Mi" to the delight of the audience.

Julie Andrews has reunited with The Sound of Music cast almost six decades after the classic 1965 musical was released. The 86-year-old superstar was receiving the 48th American Film Life Achievement Award at a star-studded gala in LA, which featured former co-stars paying tribute to the Hollywood icon and her legendary career.

The Von Trapp kids from the hit musical drama The Sound Of Music reunited at an event to honour their co-star Julie Andrew's acclaimed film career. Fifty-seven years on from the movie's release, Duane Chase, 71, Kym Karath, 63, Angela Cartwright, 69, Debbie Turner, 65, and Nicholas Hammond, 72, joined forces on the red carpet as the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute celebrated Julie on Thursday at LA's Dolby Theatre.The five former child stars couldn't wipe the smile from their faces as they attended the event in matching black ensembles, while British icon Julie wore a gorgeous dark blue gown with a dazzling, silver neckline.

Beloved English actress Julie Andrews is receiving the American Film Institute's highest honor for a career in film.The 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute celebrated Julie Andrews on Thursday, June 9, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.As part of the celebration, the actors who played the von Trapp kids in The Sound Of Music (1965) reunited to pay homage to Andrews, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Maria von Trapp in the classic musical drama. Reunited: Five of the seven actors who played the von Trapp children in The Sound Of Music attended the 48th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Julie Andrews, including Duane Chase, Kym Karath, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, and Nicholas Hammond Honoree: English actress Julie Andrews, 86, received the American Film Institute's (AFI) Life Achievement Award during a gala at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday In the film, the Mother Abbess (Peggy Wood) sends Maria (Julie Andrews) to the villa of retired naval officer Captain Georg von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) to be governess to his seven children—Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, and Gretl.Some 57 years after its release, five of the those seven child actors were able to attend the ceremony in honor of Andrews.

Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg and Maria von Trapp — the couple whose family inspired The Sound of Music, has died.The family of the Austrian singer shared the sad news via an Instagram post on Saturday.The post featured two photos of her and said that she 'passed away peacefully on Friday evening at the age of 93; she was in the presence of loved ones all day long.' Sad news: Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg and Maria von Trapp — the couple whose family inspired The Sound of Music, has diedThe first of two images showed the musician wearing a blue windbreaker and white helmet as she posed on a bike.The two-wheeler had a basket secured to the handle bars at the front, and she held onto them while smiling. Rosmarie's white hair spilled out of her protective headgear and she teamed her look with a long skirt, tube socks, and sneakers.The family statement continued, 'Her kindness, generosity, and colorful spirit were legendary, and she had a positive impact on countless lives.' Statement:The family of the Austrian singer shared the sad news via an Instagram post on SaturdayHer loved one -Johannes, Lynne, Kristina, and Sam von Trapp - asked fans to 'Please respect our family’s privacy as we take time to process this loss, and prepare to celebrate the life of an amazing woman.'The caption ended: 'We believe the best way to recognize Rosmarie is to demonstrate the same selfless kindness and generosity that she exemplified daily.'The post was liked by over 1,800 of theTrapp Family Lodge's 21,000 followers.

Sound of Music actor Christopher Plummer has died at the age of 91. The Canadian actor, known for the role of Captain Georg von Trapp in the beloved 1965 musical, passed away on Friday, his agent confirmed.

Christopher Plummer passed away at age 91.Although the Canadian-born actor had an illustrious career that spanned seven decades and included an Oscar win in 2012 for his supporting turn in the film “Beginners,” he’s perhaps best known for his role as Captain Georg von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.”Playing a gruff widower, the father to seven unruly children who falls in love with a rambunctious nun (played by Julie Andrews, now 85) was a role he famously detested, yet was beloved by all who watched it annually — usually around Christmastime. And as for his septet of musically gifted offspring who were forced to wear play clothes made out of curtains? Here’s where they are now.Liesl sang the delightful song “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and