Robert Redford, the iconic actor, director, and activist whose career spanned over six decades, has died at the age of 89.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 16, 2025, at his beloved home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family.
Redford’s publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed the news, saying, “He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy at this time.” The New York Times first reported the news of his passing.
Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, he began his career on television in the early 1960s with appearances in shows like The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and Route 66.
He soon transitioned to Broadway, earning acclaim in Barefoot in the Park — a role he would later reprise in the 1967 film opposite Jane Fonda.
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Redford’s breakout film role came in 1969 as the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, launching him into stardom.
He received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for The Sting (1973), and won Best Director for Ordinary People (1980). He was also honored with an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2002.
