Hollywood legend Robert Redford, an icon of the silver screen and the visionary founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has passed away. He was 89.
Hollywood Legend Robert Redford passes away at 89
Robert Redford died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in the mountains near Provo, Utah, according to a report by The New York Times. The news was confirmed by Cindi Berger, the chief executive of the publicity firm Rogers & Cowan PMK. While a specific cause of death was not disclosed, Redford’s representative told ABC News, “Robert Redford passed away… 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.”
About actor Robert Redford journey:
Born Charles Robert Redford Jr., he began his career with an uncredited role in 1960’s Tall Story and rose to prominence with performances in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men. A celebrated actor for over six decades, he was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in The Sting in 1973.
His talents extended beyond acting; Redford won an Academy Award for Best Director for his 1980 film Ordinary People. He also directed notable films such as A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show. Upon receiving an honorary Oscar in 2002, he reflected on his legacy, stating, “I spent most of my life just focused on the road ahead, not looking back. But now tonight, I’m seeing in the rearview mirror that there is something I’ve not thought about much, called history.”
Beyond his film work, Redford was a dedicated environmental activist, co-founding The Redford Center with his late son James in 2005. His legacy also lives on through the Sundance Film Festival, which he established in 1978. He named the festival after his character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and built it into the largest festival for independent films in the country.
