Oscar-Winning Actor & Director Robert Redford Dies At 89

Oscar-winning actor, director, and independent film pioneer Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. His publicist Cindi Berger confirmed that Redford died peacefully at his home in the mountains of Sundance, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Redford, once dubbed Hollywood’s “golden boy,” rose to stardom in the 1960s and became one of the defining film stars of the 1970s, with iconic performances in “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men,” and “The Way We Were.” In 1980, Redford won the Academy Award for Best Director for Ordinary People, cementing his place in Hollywood history. Beyond acting and directing, he founded the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, providing a platform for independent filmmakers around the world. With his wavy blond hair, boyish charm, and later, his deep political advocacy and passion for unglamorous roles, Redford became not only a star but a cultural icon. Tributes are pouring in from across the film industry as the world remembers his remarkable legacy. Watch-