'God bless!' Robert De Niro hopes to live as long as Robert Duvall in sweet tribute The Godfather Part II actor Robert De Niro hopes he can live as long as his late co-star Robert Duvall, who died this week aged 95. 17 February 2026 Robert De Niro hopes he can live as long as Robert Duvall. Robert De Niro wants to live as long as Robert Duvall The 82-year-old actor - who starred with Duvall in The Godfather Part II and True Confessions - has paid tribute to the late big screen legend following his death this week aged 95. In a tribute, De Niro told The Hollywood Reporter: "God bless Bobby.