Hollywood is mourning the death of acting legend Robert Redford.
Celebrities took to social media to praise Redford’s art, his advocacy, and for founding the renowned Sundance Film Festival, which has supported the work of independent filmmakers.
“Robert Redford. Your art stands the test of time. Your love of young filmmakers and artists gave us Sundance Film Festival,” wrote actress Rita Wilson in an Instagram post. “You showed us the importance of nature. As a director, we were able to see your art from behind the camera. You will be remembered always. And you will be missed. May your memory be eternal.”
Jamie Lee Curtis posted a photo of Redford as the “Sundance Kid” on social media with the simple caption: “A LIFE! FAMILY• ART• TRANSFORMATION • ADVOCACY• CREATION• LEGACY. Thank you Robert Redford.”
Redford’s “Out of Africa” co-star Meryl Streep issued a statement obtained by Deadline, writing, “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace, my lovely friend.”
“Our film, ‘CODA,’ came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance. And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert,” wrote Marlee Matlin on X.
Actor Colman Domingo wrote, “With love and admiration. Thank you Mr. Redford for your everlasting impact. Will be felt for generations. R.I.P.”
Actor and filmmaker Ron Howard paid tribute on X writing, “#RIP & thank you Robert Redford, a tremendously influential cultural figure for the creative choices made as an actor/producer/director & for launching the Sundance Film Festival, which supercharged America’s Independent Film movement. Artistic Gamechanger.”
“A real life movie star has moved on,” wrote Jeremy Piven. :Every time he was on screen, it was rooted in sincerity and humor, totally present… He was so good looking this may have been overlooked a bit. it’s been imitated, but authenticity is the highest vibration and his beautiful frequency will carry on #rip.”
Rosie O’Donnell posted a photo of Redford alongside Barbra Streisand from “They Way We Were.”
“Oh Hubbell – we will never be the same – goodnight Bob – what a legacy,” she wrote on Instagram.
The Academy Award winner passed away at 89 at his Utah home, his publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement on Tuesday. No cause of death was provided.
Born in Santa Monica, he grew up in Van Nuys.
He is survived by his two children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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