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American veteran actor Robert Duvall passes away
Veteran American actor Robert Duvall, celebrated for iconic roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has passed away at the age of 95.
His wife, Luciana Duvall, shared the news on his Facebook page, saying he died peacefully at home on Sunday.
Fans and colleagues have since been paying tribute to the award-winning actor whose career spanned decades in film and television.
“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort,” she wrote.
“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court.
“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.
“Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”
Duvall’s career spanned more than six decades as an actor, director and producer.
A graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York, he trained alongside Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
He began on stage and television in the late 1950s before gaining recognition as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird.
He later earned global acclaim as Tom Hagen in The Godfather and its sequel, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies.
Other notable works include Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini and Lonesome Dove.
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