VERY SAD NEWS: Just Now — Robert Redford, Whose Career Spanned Six Decades as Actor, Director, and Activist, Dead at 89, Family Confirms. Hollywood has lost one of its most enduring legends. Robert Redford, whose name became synonymous with American cinema, has passed away at the age of 89. His family confirmed the news, sharing that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Redford’s career stretched across six decades, beginning with breakout roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting — films that cemented him as one of the most charismatic screen idols of his generation. Beyond acting, he won an Academy Award for directing Ordinary People and went on to shape the landscape of independent film through the Sundance Film Festival, which he founded in 1978. Known not only for his artistry but also for his commitment to environmental and social causes, Redford leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond Hollywood. Tonight, fans, fellow actors, and filmmakers worldwide are remembering a man who embodied both stardom and substance.