Gordon Pinsent, the prolific Canadian actor who gained international recognition in Away From Her and voiced beloved children's book character Babar the Elephant, died Saturday at the age of 92.

Pinsent passed peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side, his representative confirmed to EW. Pinsent's family said in a statement, "Gordon passionately loved this country and its people, purpose, and culture to his last breath."