Robert Redford passes away at 89
Another legend has fallen. Hollywood star Robert Redford breathed his last at the age of 89. The actor and director entertained the masses for several decades with his films. His demise has come as shocker and left a void that can never be filled. Fans, co-stars, celebrities and even politicians are mourning the demise of Robert Redford.
Publicist issues statement
While the cause of death has not been revealed, a statement issued by publicist Cindi Berger read, Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy, as reported by BBC.
Robert Redford’s beginning as an actor
Robert Redford was a part of the entertainment industry for nearly seven decades. He started his acting career with Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Twilight Zone. He then marked his film debut in 1962 with the movie War Hunt.
Best films of Robert Redford
Robert Redford rose to fame with films like Barefoot in the Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Candidate, The Sting, The Way We Were and many more. He even received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the film The Sting. He also played Alexander Pierce in Marvel Cinematic Universe’ Captain America.
When Robert Redford won an Oscar
In 1980, he made his directorial debut with the film Ordinary People. It was much loved as it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Robert Redford’s net worth
As per a report in Celebrity Net Worth, Robert Redford’s fortune was around $200 million. He reportedly directed around 8 feature films and appeared in more than 50 Hollywood films over his long career.
Founder of Sundance Film Festival
Not many know that he was the founder of Sundance Film Festival. He named the film festival after his character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. For his contribution to the world of cinema, he was also awarded honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement as founder of Sundance Film Festival.