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February 17, 2026

Robert Duvall, Cinema Legend and Oscar Winner, Dies: Hollywood Mourns

The film world is in mourning. This Sunday, Robert Duvall, one of Hollywood's most respected actors and an Oscar winner, passed away. He was 95 years old.

Robert Duvall, Cinema Legend and Oscar Winner, Dies: Hollywood Mourns

TL;DR

  • Robert Duvall, a respected Hollywood actor and Oscar winner, passed away at 95.
  • He died peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia.
  • Duvall had a career of over six decades with more than 100 film and television productions.
  • Notable roles include Tom Hagen in 'The Godfather' and Colonel Kilgore in 'Apocalypse Now.'
  • He won the Best Actor Oscar in 1984 for his role in 'Tender Mercies.'
  • Duvall was nominated for an Academy Award six other times.
  • He also worked as a director and producer.
  • He will be remembered as a character actor known for his authority, emotion, and truthfulness.