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.
- Legendary actor Robert Redford died at the age of 89 in his sleep at his home in Utah, as confirmed by Cindi Berger, chief executive of Rogers & Cowan PMK, to The New York Times.
- Redford was a pioneer of independent film, founding the Sundance Institute in 1981 and the Sundance Film Festival, which launched many filmmakers' careers.
- He won an Academy Award for Best Director for his film Ordinary People in 1980, solidifying his legacy in cinema.
- Redford was known for his environmental activism and support for liberal causes, contributing significantly beyond his film career.
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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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