Robert Redford, the Thinking Man’s Movie Star, Has Passed Away
Robert Redford, legendary actor and director, passed away at 89 in his Utah home, surrounded by loved ones. Known for his quiet strength on screen, he also promoted independent film, the environment, and Indigenous rights.
One of the greatest actors in American history, Robert Redford, has passed away at the age of 89.
His publicist, Cindi Berger, said that the actor died at his home in the mountains of Utah, surrounded by loved ones.
He made his directorial debut in 1980 with Ordinary People, which went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Director.
One of the most famous actors of his time, he was known for films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President’s Men, and The Sting.
Redford was known for his graceful, quiet, yet powerful performances. His expressions were subtle, and he had a commanding screen presence.
The characters he portrayed were often mysterious and charming, frequently wrestling with questions of right and wrong. He was famously known as a “thinking man’s movie star,” admired not only for his good looks but also for his intelligence.
He founded the Sundance Film Festival, where aspiring filmmakers could showcase their work. The actor also championed environmental causes, as well as the rights of Native American and Indigenous peoples.
Redford is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sibylle Szaggars, and two daughters, Shauna and Amy.
Prominent personalities remembered the great actor:
“Every day on the set of The Way We Were was exciting, intense and pure joy. We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yet, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie,” wrote Barbara Streisand.
“Actor, activist, passionate environmentalist, and champion of the arts. His unwavering commitment to protecting our planet and inspiring change matched his immense talent,” Leonardo DiCaprio wrote. “His impact will endure for generations to come.”
Robert Redford leaves us, an icon of cinema in every sense. Actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Festival. His talent will continue to move us forever, shining through the frames and in our memory. RIP.
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) September 16, 2025
Nos deja Robert Redford, un icono del cine con mayúsculas.… pic.twitter.com/exQP88HgbS
RIP Robert Redford, 89.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 16, 2025
One of the all-time great movie stars. A true Hollywood legend who starred in so many of my favourite 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. pic.twitter.com/UxImhSfDVh
