Robert Redford, Hollywood icon and champion of Independent Film, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and activist whose golden-boy charm defined an era of Hollywood, has died at 89. Redford passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at his beloved home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family. "It was the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly," his longtime representative Cindi Berger said in a statement. His family has requested privacy. Corbis via Getty Images Robert Redford was not only a Hollywood star; he was a cultural force who expanded what movies could mean and what artists could do. A Career That . . .