Robert Downey Sr., filmmaker and actor known for 'Putney Swope,' dead at 85
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Robert Downey Sr. the filmmaker known for classics such as “Putney Swope” and “Greaser’s Palace,” as well as being the father of actor Robert Downey Jr., died at age 85 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
"RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021," the "Iron Man" actor wrote. "Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s ..he was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout." The notoriously lighthearted actor, 56, concluded his statement with a joke about his stepmother, author Rosemary Rogers-Downey.More Related News
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