
Robert Duvall, Legendary Actor Known For 'The Godfather' And 'Tender Mercies,' Dead At 95
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From mafia lawyers to Texas rangers, the Hollywood giant played a variety of rugged characters over the last six decades.
Robert Duvall, an acclaimed and prolific actor celebrated for his complex, rugged roles in films like “The Godfather,” died on Sunday at age 95.
The Hollywood giant died peacefully in his Virginia home “surrounded by love and comfort,” his wife Luciana said in a statement released Monday.
“His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court,” she wrote. “For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all.”
Duvall’s career spanned six decades, during which he accumulated many directing, producing and acting credits. He continued to work until late in his life, acting alongside Martin Sheen in 2021’s “12 Mighty Orphans,” a film about a football team at an orphanage in 1930s Texas, and appearing in 2002’s “Hustle.”
The Oscar-winning actor was active in the Republican Party, standing out in an industry famous for its liberalism.













