US EditionRobert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
Robert Redford, a pioneering force in independent cinema and environmental activism, founded the Sundance Institute which has supported over 60 projects with $2 million in grants.
- Robert Redford has died at the age of 89 at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family, according to his publicist Cindi Berger.
- He was known for his influential roles as an actor and director, winning Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director for "Ordinary People."
- Redford founded the Sundance Film Festival, greatly impacting independent filmmaking and supporting artists.
- Many colleagues paid tribute, with Jane Fonda expressing her grief and calling Redford a beautiful person.
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A Hollywood legend has gone: US actor Robert Redford died on Tuesday at the age of 89. The screen idol was the star of numerous world successes such as "The Clou", "The Three Days of Condor" and "The Incorruptible". He also promoted the independent film scene and campaigned for environmental protection. Commentators explain why he will be missing.
Celebrities from the film world are remembering the late American actor Robert Redford. According to them, he was a charismatic, intelligent and beautiful person with immense talent.
Robert Redford, Hollywood icon and champion of independent film, dies at 89 – The Bay State Banner
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival whose career spanned more than six decades, died peacefully in his sleep early Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance, Utah.
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