Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Passes Away: Heartfelt Tributes Poured in From Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor
Robert Redford, the founder of the Sundance Film Institute and renowned actor, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, at the age of 89 at his home in Utah. His publicist, Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK, confirmed his death.
Redford was the founder of the Sundance Film Institute, a nonprofit organization established in 1981 that supports independent film voices. Apart from his acting career, he was known for the Sundance Film Festival, which promotes independent films and supports emerging filmmakers and artists.
The news of Redford's demise has been met with an outpouring of tributes from celebrities across the globe. Indian actress Kareena Kapoor shared a quote from Redford on her social media, 'Storytelling is important. Part of human continuity.'
Priyanka Chopra posted on her Instagram, "Icon." as a tribute to Redford. Sonam Kapoor shared a black-and-white photo of Robert Redford on her Instagram Story and wrote, "Rest in peace maestro." Nargis Fakhri, Anurag Kashyap, Soni Razdan, and other celebrities also mourned the demise of Robert Redford.
Anil Kapoor wrote an emotional note alongside pictures of Redford, expressing his admiration for the actor's films and physical appearance. Anupam Kher wrote on Twitter, "Adieus dearest #RobertRedford! Learnt so much from your movies and your life. Om Shanti," and added broken heart emojis.
Meryl Streep, James Gunn, Morgan Freeman, and others also paid tribute to the Oscar-winning legend. The loss of Redford has left a significant void in the film industry, with his influence extending far beyond the screen.
In a separate incident, Chinese Actor-Singer Alan Yu Menglong passed away at the age of 37 after falling off a building in Beijing. Details about the incident are still emerging, and the entertainment world is also mourning his untimely demise.
