People are sharing heartfelt messages after the death of Robert Redford, the famous Hollywood actor and director, who died peacefully in his sleep at 89 years old.
The Academy Award-winning actor passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Utah, near Provo, according to The New York Times.
Robert Redford was a major Hollywood star for many years, known for iconic films like *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* and *All the President’s Men*.
In 1981, he established the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit organization that quickly became a central part of the arts community and remains influential today.
Marlee Matlin, the Academy Award-winning actress known for her role in the popular film CODA, posted a touching message remembering Robert Redford, who first showcased the movie at the Sundance Film Festival.
Marlee Matlin shared that their film, CODA, gained recognition thanks to the Sundance Film Festival, which was founded by the late Robert Redford. She expressed her sadness at his passing, calling him a genius and offering a final farewell.
James Dreyfus, an actor, posted a tribute to Robert Redford online, sharing a poster from Redford’s famous movie, *Ordinary People*. He called Redford a ‘terrific actor, brilliant director, and truly legendary’ figure, and expressed his sadness at Redford’s passing.
Stephen King shared on X that Robert Redford has died at the age of 89. King remembered Redford as a key figure in the innovative Hollywood scene of the 1970s and 80s, expressing disbelief at the news.
Throughout his career, Redford frequently appeared with some of Hollywood’s most popular actresses, including Barbra Streisand in the 1973 movie *The Way We Were* and Jane Fonda in the 1967 film *Barefoot in the Park*.
The actor began directing later in life and won an Oscar for Ordinary People in 1980.
He’s also well-known for turning around a failing film festival, which eventually became the famous Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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2025-09-16 16:03