"Grieving announcement": Cinema legend Robert Redford passes away
Robert Redford, Hollywood Legend, Passes Away at 89
Robert Redford, the two-time Oscar-winning actor and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has passed away at the age of 89 in his home in Utah. His death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Cindi Berger, who stated that he passed away 'in the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved.'
Redford made his breakthrough in the 60s in the Western comedy 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' which cemented his status as a Hollywood legend. His career spanned over five decades, during which he played memorable roles in films like 'The Great Gatsby' (1974) and 'Out of Africa.'
In the 70s and 80s, Redford was part of a new and exciting Hollywood, as stated by author Stephen King. Actress Julianne Moore went as far as to say that Redford was the first film star she ever loved. Director Ron Howard thanked Redford for the creative decisions he made and for founding the Sundance Film Festival, which is now the largest US film festival for independent productions.
Redford's impact was not limited to the screen. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio praised his commitment to protecting the planet, while Meryl Streep expressed her grief over his death, saying, 'One of the lions has left us. Rest in peace, my dear friend.'
Actress Marlee Matlin described Redford as a 'genius,' and Jane Fonda couldn't stop crying since she heard about his death. She stated that he stood for an America we must continue to fight for. Even former US President Donald Trump paid tribute to Redford, calling him 'great' and 'no better' during his time.
Robert Redford's last on-screen appearance was in 2019 in 'Avengers: Endgame.' His second marriage was to German painter Sibylle Szaggars, whom he married in Hamburg in 2009. Piers Morgan commented on Redford's career, stating, 'What a career, what an actor, what a sad loss.'
Redford's character in the film 'The Way We Were' was named Hubbell Gardiner, as referred to by Rosie O'Donnell. The name of his German wife during his second marriage was Sibylle Szaggars. In a touching tribute, Redford was described as one of the greatest legends of the silver screen.
