Veteran American actor Robert Duvall, celebrated for his legendary performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
His wife, Luciana Duvall, announced his passing on his official Facebook page on Monday, revealing that he died peacefully at home on Sunday.
“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort,” she wrote.
“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. 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.”
Duvall’s illustrious career spanned over six decades as an actor, director, and producer. He trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York alongside Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman and began his career on stage and television in the late 1950s.
He gained early acclaim for his portrayal of Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird and later achieved global recognition as Tom Hagen in The Godfather trilogy. Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies.
Other notable works include Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, and Lonesome Dove, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s most enduring and respected talents.
