Robert Duvall, an instantly recognizable American actor and movie star, has died at the age of 95. A cause of death has not yet been given, but considering his advanced age, it could have been almost anything.
Duvall’s first movie role was as the character Boo Radley in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. His career continued consistently with various movie roles over the years, right into the 2020s.
From Variety:
Robert Duvall, Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Great Santini,’ Dies at 95Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and was nominated for his roles in films including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini,” has died. He was 95.Duvall’s death was announced on Facebook via a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall.“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time,” she wrote. “Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything.”She continued, “His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”Duvall’s gruff naturalism came to define the acting style of a generation that included Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman in such films as “Network” and “The Apostle,” which he also directed.And while he may never have been as big a star as DeNiro, his unshowy ability to fully embrace the characters he played earned him respect both from his peers and from critics.
As you can probably imagine, people are sharing clips of their favorite moments of Duvall’s work on Twitter/X.
He didn’t have a huge role in Apocalypse Now, but he stole the show.
And of course, he was brilliant as consigliere to the Corleone family in the Godfather movies.
That barely scratches the surface of a career that spanned so many decades. Duvall was one of a kind.
Rest in peace, sir.
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