Hollywood stunned by the passing of screen legend Robert Redford

The talented actor and director Robert Redford has just passed away at the age of 89. His passing is a great loss to American cinema and Hollywood is flooded with tributes and remembrances to the legendary star.

Robert Redford passed away, leaving behind grief in the hearts of his colleagues, fans and audiences around the world.

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On Variety , Robert Redford's representative confirmed that the American screen legend had just breathed his last on September 16 (local time), at the age of 89. This person said: "Robert Redford passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah (USA) - a place he loved and surrounded by those he loved. He will live forever in the hearts of those who remain. At this time, the family wishes to have a private space."

The news of Robert Redford's passing became the focus of both American and international media, a huge shock in Hollywood as well as film enthusiasts around the world. A series of veteran stars such as Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman..., filmmakers, producers and even big names in politics such as Mr. Donald Trump and Mrs. Hillary Clinton simultaneously expressed their respect, condolences and gratitude to the late star.

American cinema is in loss because of Robert Redford

Robert Redford's passing is a great loss to American cinema.

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Veteran star Jane Fonda - Robert Redford's familiar co-star in the series: Barefoot in the Park, The Chase, The Electric Horseman and Our Souls At Night , mourned the passing of her close colleague. She shared that she was heartbroken when she heard the news of the legendary actor's passing, confiding: "I can't stop crying. He meant so much to me and was a wonderful person in every way. He represented an America that we must continue to fight for."

Veteran star Meryl Streep sent a message: "A lion has passed away. Rest in peace my dear friend." In the past, these two talented stars had a successful collaboration in the movie Out of Africa .

Veteran star Morgan Freeman said of his contemporary: "There are people you know are going to get along with you. After working with Robert Redford on Brubaker in 1980, we became instant friends. Working with him again on An Unfinished Life was a dream come true. Rest in peace, my friend."

"King of horror" Stephen King wrote on his personal page: "Robert Redford is gone forever. He was part of the new and vibrant Hollywood in the 1970s and 1980s. It's hard to believe he stopped at the age of 89."

Actor Antonio Banderas said: "Robert Redford leaves us, an icon of cinema in every way. Actor, director, producer and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. His talent will continue to move us forever, shining through our frames and in our memories."

Robert Redford has made great contributions to the film industry.

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Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said that Robert Redford was not only an outstanding acting talent and director, but also a man dedicated to independent films and young artists. "Robert Redford truly gave his all. The entire American film industry would be much poorer without him. A wonderful legacy from an extraordinary man!", he shared.

"We mourn the passing of our founder and friend Robert Redford," the Sundance Institute said in a statement. "Bob's vision of a space and platform for independent voices launched a movement that, more than four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and reshaped cinema in America and around the world."

“In addition to his immense contributions to culture at large, we will forever remember his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit, and love of the creative process,” the organization added. “We are deeply honored to be among the inheritors of his esteemed legacy, which will continue to guide the Institute into the future.”

Robert Redford's influence goes beyond cinema

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Not only famous names in the art world, many other powerful figures mourned the passing of Robert Redford. According to Deadline , when informed of the passing of The Sting star, US President Donald Trump shared with the media: "Robert Redford had a series of years that no one was more excellent. There was a period when he shone brightly. I thought he was great."

On social media, Hillary Clinton also paid tribute to Robert Redford. She shared that she always admired Robert Redford, not only for his legendary acting and directing career, but also for what he did later: fighting for progressive values ​​such as environmental protection and access to art, creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers. Clinton also called the late star: "A true American icon".

Robert Redford: A True Hollywood Legend

Director Robert Redford on the set of A River Runs Through It , 1991

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Robert Redford was born in 1936 in California (USA). He has been active in the arts since the late 1950s and has become one of the best actors and directors in American cinema. The actor has affirmed his status as a top Hollywood star with a series of famous works: Barefoot in the Park (1967), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Jeremiah Johnson, The Candidate (1972), The Sting, The Way We Were (1973), All the President's Men (1976), The Electric Horseman (1979), Brubaker (1980), Out of Africa (1985), Sneakers (1992)...

In his final years, he made his mark through: All Is Lost (2013), Truth (2015), Our Souls at Night (2017), The Old Man & the Gun (2018)... The last time audiences saw this legendary star on screen was in 2019 with Avengers: Endgame.

Robert Redford holds the Best Director statuette for Ordinary People at the 1981 Oscars

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Not only is Robert Redford an outstanding actor, he is also known as a talented director. He has achieved great success through many films, especially Ordinary People (1980) - the work that helped this multi-talented filmmaker win 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Robert Redford also became the father of independent film as the founder of the Sundance Film Institute. The Sundance Film Festival, which he established in 1978, has helped to bring many young filmmakers and independent works to light.

President Barack Obama presents Robert Redford with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington, DC, November 2016.

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Throughout his career, Robert Redford has not only won the top film awards such as the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA... but has also been honored with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 2017 Venice Film Festival, an honorary César Award (2019), the French Legion of Honor (2010) and the US Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)...

Experts have heaped praise on Robert Redford, calling him one of the legends of American cinema. According to Variety , during his heyday (the 1970s), few actors had the star power that Redford had. "With his environmental activism, anti-containment approach to cinema, and pioneering efforts to create a platform for independent filmmakers, Redford was able to use his fame to disrupt the status quo and forge his own creative path," the site commented.

Robert Redford with his wife - Sibylle Szaggars

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In his personal life, Robert Redford was married to historian Lola Van Wagenen (from 1958 to 1985) and had four children together. In 2009, he married artist Sibylle Szaggars.

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