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Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reflected on the legacy of Robert Redford on Tuesday.

Herbert said Redford shaped Utah's identity, calling him an "iconic individual."

Herbert highlighted Redford's leadership in environmental activism and independent filmmaking.

SALT LAKE CITY — Robert Redford's influence goes beyond Hollywood, from the Sundance Film Festival to the arts, education and protecting the environment.

Former Gov. Gary Herbert said Redford helped shape Utah's identity.

"He was an iconic individual, unique in his views and what he did, a visionary, showed a lot of leadership, put his money where his mouth was — is, and has really led out environmental issues and preserving of the arts," Herbert said.

Redford put Utah on the map for film and gave indie filmmakers

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