View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Robert Duvall, the Hollywood veteran known for his roles in Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and more, died on February 15, 2026, his wife, Luciana Duvall, announced via Facebook. As the film industry mourns the loss, fans are also wondering what caused the late actor's death and what happened in his final days. "Yesterday, we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," Duvall's wife wrote in her Facebook post on February 16, 2026. "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.