Remembering Robert Redford: Hollywood legend died at 89

Hollywood has lost one of his most iconic stars. Robert RedfordThe actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute, died at the age of 89.

In a declaration, Cindi BergerCEO of the advertising company Rogers & Cowan Pmk, shared the news:

“Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025, at his house in Sundance in the Utah mountains, the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. We will miss a lot. The family requires privacy.”

Born in 1936, Redford studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before heading to Broadway in productions such as Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the park.

His jump on the big screen came with George Roy Hillrevolutionary Butch Cassidy and Sunday Kidwhere he collaborated Paul Newman And he helped to define a new Hollywood era. It’s such a fantastic movie!

From there, Redford has become a fixed appointment of American cinema, offering unforgettable shows in All the men of the President, Sting, Three days of Condor, The Great Gatsbyand Sydney Pollack’s Out of Africa.

For me personally, the Redford film that left the deepest impression was Natural In 1984. I remember looking at him as a child, completely hypnotized by his legendary narrative and the way Redford transported that role with peaceful strength and magic. It was one of those films that triggered my imagination and wonder, and remains a film that often revised.

Redford was not just a star in front of the camera, he also proved behind it. His debut to the direction, Common people In 1980, he won four Academy Awards including the best director and the best film. He followed him with The war of Milaggro Beanfield In 1988, which won the Oscar for the best score.

His vision extended beyond Hollywood. In 1981, Redford founded the Sunday Institute on his land in Utah, creating a space to thrive independent voices.

The Sundance Film Festival soon became one of the most influential events of cinema, supporting filmmakers as Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Paul Thomas AndersonAND Kevin Smith. Countless careers were launched due to Redford’s dedication to feed the independent film.

Redford continued to act over the decades with projects such as Spy game, A walk in the woodsAND The old man and the gunwho announced would have been his role of final acting in 2018.

The fans were happy when he made a surprise cameo Avengers: endgameremembering the public its lasting presence on the screen. In 2019, he had officially moved away from Sundance, leaving behind a legacy that remodeled the landscape of American cinema.

During his six decade career, Redford was celebrated with numerous honors, including three Golden Globes, an Oscar for the best director, an honorary Oscar prize, the Cecil B. Demille Award, the Golden Lion for the life of the Venice Film Festival and the César Honray Award in Paris.

In 2016, he was assigned the presidential freedom medal by Barack Obama, who praised him for the captivating public, exploring “social, political and historical themes”. Obama continued saying: “His art and activism continue to model the cultural heritage of our nation, inspiring millions to laugh, cry, think and change”.

Robert Redford was more than a simple cinema star. He was a pioneer, a narrator and a champion of artists who otherwise would never find a stage. His influence will live in the films he has made, the filmmakers who inspired and the public who continue to be moved by his work.