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Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89

Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89

Summary

Robert Redford, a famous actor and filmmaker, passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Utah. Known for his roles in classic films and founding the Sundance Institute, he made a lasting impact on independent film and Hollywood.

Key Facts

  • Robert Redford died at the age of 89 in Utah.
  • He was known for acting in over 80 movies.
  • Redford founded the Sundance Institute, which supports independent filmmaking.
  • He grew up in a working-class family in Los Angeles.
  • Redford attended the University of Colorado on a baseball scholarship and studied painting in Europe.
  • He became famous after his role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
  • Redford won an Oscar for directing the movie "Ordinary People."
  • He was also a popular actor in films like "The Natural" and "Out of Africa."
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