One of the greatest movie stars in Hollywood history has died. Robert Redford , known for his work both in front of and behind the camera, passed away at his home in Utah on Tuesday. He was 89 years old.
His death was announced via the publicity firm Rogers & Cowan PMK, who said in a statement “Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.” No cause of death was provided.
Redford, who was born in California in 1936, was one of his generation’s most beloved actors. He became a hugely popular leading man in the 1960s, when he appeared in a string of hits like Barefoot in the Park , The Candidate , and especially Butch Cas