Summary
Robert Redford, an Oscar-winning actor and director, passed away at the age of 89. He had four children and several grandchildren who may continue his work in the arts and environmental advocacy through platforms like the Sundance Institute and the Redford Center.
Key Facts
- Robert Redford died at 89, as announced by Cindi Berger of Rogers & Cowan PMK.
- He had four children with his ex-wife Lola Van Wagenen; two of them, James and Scott, have died.
- His surviving children are Shauna and Amy Redford, who are involved in artistic and environmental activities.
- Redford established the Sundance Institute in the 1980s to support independent filmmakers.
- The institute and Sundance Film Festival helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino.
- Redford was an environmental advocate, supporting groups like the Natural Resources Defense Council.
- He married his second wife, Sibylle Szaggars, in 2009.
- His grandson, Dylan Redford, is involved with the Redford Center and pursued a career in filmmaking.
