Robert Redford (August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025) Robert Redford, the iconic actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died peacefully in his sleep at his home in the mountains outside Provo, Utah. He was 89.
Redford’s passing marks the close of a defining chapter in American cinema. Known for his magnetic screen presence and golden-boy charisma, he starred in some of the most beloved films of the 20th century, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All the President’s Men, and Out of Africa.
A Career That Defined Generations Redford earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in The Sting (1973) and won Best Director for Ordinary People (1980). His directorial work continued to shape the industry, with critically acclaimed films such as A River Runs Through It, Quiz Show, and The Legend of Bagger Vance.
In 1981, he founded the Sundance Institute, a transformative force in independent filmmaking that gave rise to countless new voices and reshaped the landscape of modern cinema.
Beyond the Screen Redford was not only a cinematic force but also a committed environmentalist and advocate for social justice. His legacy includes decades of activism, land conservation efforts throughout the American West, and a steadfast dedication to elevating underrepresented voices in film.
Tributes Pour In Actors, filmmakers, and fans around the world are mourning the loss of a man whose work shaped Hollywood and whose vision helped redefine independent cinema. His influence will continue to ripple through generations of storytellers.
Redford once reflected, “I’ve spent most of my life just focused on the road ahead, not looking back.” Today, the world looks back with gratitude and reverence for a life that changed the landscape of film forever.
Goodnight, Gatsby.
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A theme song from his film entitled, “The Way We Were,” co-starring Barbra Streisand & Robert Redford, and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
