entertainment
February 16, 2026
Robert Duvall, acclaimed actor from Apocalypse Now and The Godfather, dies at 95
Robert Duvall, acclaimed actor in iconic films like Apocalypse Now and The Godfather, died Sunday night at 95 at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, surrounded by family, his widow, Luciana Duvall, reported this Monday. "Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, dear friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Oscar-winning actor, a director, and a storyteller. To me, he was everything," wrote Duvall's wife, of Argentine origin, in an emotional statement on Facebook.
TL;DR
- Robert Duvall, known for "Apocalypse Now" and "The Godfather," died at 95.
- He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, surrounded by family.
- Duvall was an Oscar-winning actor, earning the award for "Tender Mercies" in 1983.
- His career spanned stage, television, and film, with notable roles in "The Godfather" saga and "Apocalypse Now."
- He received numerous awards, including a BAFTA, four Golden Globes, two Emmys, and a SAG Award.
- Duvall was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2005.