Robert Duvall's wife, Luciana Pedraza, was by his side at the end of his life. Duvall and Pedraza got married in 2005, marking the Godfather actor's fourth marriage. "When I met my current wife - she's much younger than I - we met in Argentina on the street, by chance," Duvall told Closer Weekly in May 2021 of when he first crossed paths with the Argentine actress and director. "I figured, why not? [And] it worked out." Pedraza announced the actor's death at age 95 in a statement via Facebook in February 2026. "Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," she wrote. "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort." Kiefer Sutherland's Relationship History: Julia Roberts Engagement, More Keep scrolling for more on Pedraza and her marriage to Duvall: How Did Robert Duvall Meet Luciana Pedraza? Duvall and Pedraza's first meeting happened by chance in Argentina, her home country. "I met my wife in Argentina. The flower shop was closed, so I went to the bakery. If the flower shop had been open, I never would've met her," the Network actor told Esquire in December 2010. Who Is Luciana Pedraza? Pedraza is an actress and director from Salta, Argentina, born in 1972. She is the granddaughter of Argentine aviator Susana Ferrari Billinghurst. Her acting credits include 2002's Assassination Tango and 2015's Wild Horses. Duvall directed, wrote and starred in the latter project. "Bob is very good with allowing you to be in touch with yourself. Like there were some scenes where sometimes you don't connect. Actors, sometimes, they come on the set and they don't connect with the scene," Pedraza told Huffpost of working with her husband on the project in June 2015. "Sometimes directors want them to connect with the scene, with something that is not there, so they force them to do something that is not available right now. And Bob, he said, 'It's just fine.'" Pedraza also earned a directing credit for 2004's Portrait of Billy Joe. Robert Duvall Commented on His Age Gap With Luciana Pedraza Duvall was 41 years older than Pedraza. He recalled receiving advice from actor Wilford Brimley about navigating an age-gap romance. "I was a little concerned about being with a much younger woman at first," Duvall told Esquire in December 2010. "So I asked Wilford Brimley about it. Wilford is a very sharp guy. He used to be a bodyguard for Howard Hughes. He said, 'Let me tell you something, my friend, the worst thing in the world for an old man is an old woman!'" How Many Times Was Robert Duvall Married? Duvall walked down the aisle four times throughout his career. Before exchanging vows with Pedraza, the Lonesome Dove actor was married to Barbara Brent from 1964 to 1981, Gail Youngs from 1982 to 1986 and Sharon Brophy from 1991 to 1995. Luciana Pedraza Announced Robert Duvall's Death Duvall died on February 15, 2026. Pedraza announced news of his passing the following day via Facebook. "To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything," she wrote. "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." Did Robert Duvall and Luciana Pedraza Have Kids? The couple did not share any children.