Legendary actor, turned director, and then activist Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. He’s known for such iconic films as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All The President’s Men.” More recent audiences will know him from “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”
According to The New York Times, Redford passed away at his home in Utah on the morning of September 16. Cindi Berger, the chief executive of Rogers & Cowan PMK, announced his passing in a statement. His cause of death was not given.
Tributes are Pouring in For Redford’s Legacy
Redford began his acting career in the 1950s. He has over 80 acting credits, leaving behind a substantial legacy. As a result, fans are paying tribute to the beloved actor and director. One person said on X, “RIP Robert Redford. Your performance in The Twilight Zone as a warm and gentle personification of Death brought me to tears.”
Someone else wrote, “RIP Robert Redford. So many wonderful movies, but The Natural is easily my favorite. First watched it as a boy and loved it ever since. He was a true great.”
Another fan wrote on the platform, “RIP Robert Redfordâ¦was not ready for that.”
Another long-time fan stated, “When I was a kid, I accidentally walked onto the set of A River Runs Through It. I didnât know who Robert Redford was, but I thought, ‘Why would anyone wear all black in this heat?â I remember he was small, and had red hair. RIP Robert Redford.”
The Indie Wire account also paid tribute to his legacy. They wrote, “Robert Redford, the golden-haired leading man whose progressive politics informed his choices over a 60-year career, died on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah. He was 89.”
He Changed Lives Through His Work
Saying Redford is a screen legend is an understatement. His career began as a Broadway actor when he accepted a role in 1959 for “Tall Story.” Following that, he made TV appearances in “Maverick,” “Rescue 8,” and the film version of “Tall Story.”
According to IMDb, his big break came in 1967 when he starred in “Barefoot in the Park.” Two years later came “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Of course, he’s also known for “The Great Gatsby,” “A Bridge Too Far,” and several other films. His directorial debut came in 1980 with “Ordinary People,” which won the Academy Award for Best Director. He later won an honorary Oscar in 2002.
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