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Robert Duvall, the Legendary American actor and filmmaker whose career spanned seven decades, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95. His death was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Pedraza, who stated that he passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest naturalistic actors of his generation, Duvall was a seven-time Academy Award nominee and won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies (1983).
Iconic Film & Television Roles
Duvall was known for his ability to "disappear" into a vast range of characters:
- Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): His cinematic debut, a silent but haunting performance.
- Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974): The cool-headed consigliere to the Corleone family.
- Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979): Famous for the line, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning," which earned him a Golden Globe.
- Augustus "Gus" McCrae in Lonesome Dove (1989): A role he considered his personal favorite and his "Hamlet".
- Eulis "Sonny" Dewey in The Apostle (1997): A passion project he wrote, directed, and financed himself.
Career & Legacy
- Acting Style: A graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse, Duvall was a contemporary of Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman, with whom he roomed while struggling to find work in New York.
- Major Accolades: In addition to his Oscar, he won four Golden Globes, two Primetime Emmys, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
- Personal Life: Duvall was married four times and had a deep passion for the Argentine tango and martial arts. He founded the Robert Duvall Children's Fund with his wife Luciana to support families in Northern Argentina
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