Hollywood was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Robert Redford on Tuesday, September 16th. The star of classic films like *All the President’s Men*, *The Sting*, and *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Utah, according to Rogers & Cowan PMK. He was 89 years old. The New York Times confirmed the news, noting that the cause of death has not yet been released.
Charles Redford Jr. was born in Santa Monica, California, and, like many actors at the time, began his career on television. He appeared in popular westerns such as *Maverick* and *The Deputy*, as well as classic shows like *The Twilight Zone* and *Alfred Hitchcock Presents*. He soon moved into films, making his debut in the 1962 war movie *War Hunt*. Redford quickly gained recognition in Hollywood, starring with Marlon Brando and Jane Fonda in *The Chase* in 1966, just before his breakthrough role in *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* three years later.
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2025-09-16 15:39