Legendary actor and director Robert Redford has joined the list of stars we've sadly lost so far in 2025 . As the world mourns his passing, many are taking a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the late actor's life. Redford was married twice, and his first wife, Lola Van Wagenen, was at the famed director's side for most of the tragedies Redford faced during his life .

The couple notably mourned the loss of their baby son, who died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 1959. While Van Wagenen never spoke publicly about the tragedy, Redford told AARP Magazine in 2011, "It was really hard. We were very young." He added, "We didn't know anything about SIDS, so the only thing you think is that you've done something wrong. As a parent, you tend to blame yourself. Th

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