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Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

Robert Redford won two Oscars and founded the Sundance Institute in 1981, fostering independent filmmakers and launching careers in the film industry.

  • Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, as confirmed by his publicist Cindi Berger.
  • Redford was known for iconic films such as Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid and All The President's Men, winning numerous awards including an Academy Award.
  • He founded the Sundance Institute, starting the Sundance Film Festival in 1981, which supports independent filmmakers.
  • Tributes from other stars have come in, highlighting Redford's impactful legacy in film and activism.
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The news of Robert Redford’s death on Tuesday, September 16, at the age of 89 at his home in Sundance, Utah, generated a wave of farewell messages. The actor, director and founder of the Sundance Festival was remembered by colleagues, writers and artists who underlined his footprint in film and culture.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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