Actor and director Robert Redford has died aged 89 at his home in Utah. The Hollywood legend passed away on September 16, 2025, surrounded by family at his beloved Sundance retreat in the mountains.
Redford became one of Hollywood's most recognisable stars through iconic films including Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President's Men and The Sting. He was known for his dashing good looks as well as his environmental and political activism throughout his career.
Award-winning director
Beyond acting, Redford established himself as an accomplished director, winning an Oscar for Ordinary People. He also directed acclaimed films such as A River Runs Through It, cementing his reputation behind the camera as well as in front of it.
Cultural legacy
Redford founded the Sundance Film Festival in 1978, which has become one of the world's most prestigious platforms for independent cinema. The annual festival in Utah has launched countless careers and continues to champion innovative filmmaking.
Family privacy request
A statement from his publicist Cindi Berger, chairman and chief executive of Rogers and Cowan PMK, confirmed the news. "Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah-the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," the statement read.
The family has requested privacy during this time. "He will be missed greatly," Berger added in the statement.
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