Robert Redford has died aged 89.
The iconic actor and director died on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah.
In recent years, the Oscar-winning actor, famed for his roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men, had stepped away from acting due to his age and health.
His publicist, Cindi Berger, announced his death in a statement.
She told the New York Times: "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."
Redford's career spanned more than six decades, beginning on stage in the late 1950s before making his film debut in War Hunt in 1962.
He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in The Sting.
In addition to his acting accolades, Redford was acclaimed as a director, making his debut with Ordinary People in 1980, which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
He also received Best Director and Best Picture nominations in 1995 for Quiz Show.
Redford was a key figure in the independent film movement, co-founding the Sundance Resort and Film Institute in 1981.
His influence extended beyond the film industry, earning him recognition as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.
Throughout his career, Redford collected numerous awards, including an Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Centre Honours in 2005, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
