Chicago – September 16, 2025
Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and environmentalist, has died at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance, Utah, a place he deeply cherished and where he was surrounded by loved ones, according to his publicist Cindi Berger.
Redford was renowned for his iconic roles in classic films such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “All the President’s Men,” and “The Sting,” earning widespread acclaim and an Oscar nomination for acting.
Transitioning into directing, he won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film “Ordinary People” in 1980. Beyond his cinematic achievements, Redford was a pioneering force behind the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which helped elevate independent filmmakers worldwide.
A committed environmentalist, he dedicated much of his life to protecting the natural beauty of Utah and the American West. Redford remained active in film well into his 80s, with notable late-career roles in “Our Souls at Night” and “The Old Man & the Gun.” His legacy endures through his artistic contributions and passionate advocacy for the arts and environment.
