Walton Goggins hails 'friend' and 'mentor' Robert Duvall Walton Goggins has paid a heartfelt tribute to Robert Duvall, who has died aged 95. 16 February 2026 Walton Goggins has hailed Robert Duvall as the "greatest storyteller of all time". Robert Duvall passed away aged 95 The 54-year-old actor has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to his former co-star, who has died aged 95. Alongside a series of throwback photos of them together, Walton wrote on Instagram: "The celestial light just lost its glow..It certainly did for me.