Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor and Director, Dies at 89

Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor and Director, Dies at 89 at Utah Home

Published SEP 16 2025

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Above: Robert Redford at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Oct. 29, 2021. Image credit: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images

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While Redford championed independent film, his most incredible legacy remains his iconic performances in classic Hollywood movies that defined a generation. Films like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting" showcased the kind of star power and charisma that modern cinema lacks. His ability to embody the all-American ideal while maintaining artistic integrity set a standard that few actors have been able to match.

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