Robert Redford, whose legendary career as an actor, director and activist redefined Hollywood over six decades, has died at 89 at his home in the mountains outside Provo, Utah.
Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18, 1936 in Santa Monica, California, Redford first made his name on stage before becoming a box-office draw in films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and All the President’s Men. He won an Academy Award for Best Director for Ordinary People (1980), with other nominations and honors spanning decades.
Beyond acting, Redford’s legacy includes founding the Sundance Institute and Film Festival to uplift independent voices, and his lifelong environmental advocacy.
He is survived by his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford and their daughters Shauna and Amy, along with grandchildren. His influence on cinema, activism, and the arts leaves a mark that will be felt for generations.