Tributes have begun pouring in for Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who passed away in his sleep at the age of 89.
The Oscar-winner died in his sleep on Tuesday at his home in Utah, outside of Provo, The New York Times reported.
Redford was one of the top Hollywood leading men for decades, appearing in blockbusters such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men.
He founded the nonprofit Sundance Institute in 1981, which became a staple in the arts world for years to come.
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, who starred in the hit film CODA, shared a heartfelt tribute to Redford, who premiered the movie at Sundance.
‘Our film, CODA, came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance. And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert.,’ Matlin said on social media.
Actor James Dreyfus shared a poster of Redford’s iconic film Ordinary People and said, ‘RIP Robert Redford. Terrific actor, brilliant director. Truly legendary.’
Star Trek legend William Shatner said on X, ‘Condolences to the family of Robert Redford.’
Tributes have begun pouring in for Hollywood legend Robert Redford , who passed away in his sleep at the age of 89
Rosie O’Donnell shared a photo of Redford and Barbra Streisand from the 1973 film The Way We Were on Instagram and said, ‘Oh Hubbell – we will never be the same – goodnight bob – what a legacy.’
Author Stephen King wrote on X, ‘Robert Redford has passed away. He was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s. Hard to believe he was 89.’
Piers Morgan called Redford an ‘all-time great’ and ‘true Hollywood legend’ in a post on X.
‘RIP Robert Redford, 89. One of the all-time great movie stars. A true Hollywood legend who starred in so many of my favorite films: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Way We Were, All The President’s Men. What a career, what an actor, what a sad loss,’ Morgan said.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper shared a GIF of the actor on X and said, ‘RIP Robert Redford.’
Redford was one of the top Hollywood leading men for decades, appearing in blockbusters such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men
Redford often starred alongside many of Hollywood’s leading ladies at the time, like Streisand in The Way We Were, and Jane Fonda in the 1967 film, Barefoot in the Park.
The actor began directing later in life and won an Oscar for Ordinary People in 1980.
He is also credited with transforming a struggling film festival into what’s now known as The Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah
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