Robert Redford in 2012, at the premiere of 'The Company You Keep' at the 69th Venice Film Festival. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Tributes have began pouring in for Hollywood icon Robert Redford, who has died at the age of 89. The Oscar winner and Sundance Film Festival founder, star of movies such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were and All the President's Men, died early Tuesday. Redford's long-time publicist Cindi Berger told The Hollywood Reporter he died at his home in the mountains of Utah, "the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved." Redford leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Sibylle Szaggars, and is survived by two daughters, Shauna and Amy. Related Stories Movies Robert Redford, Golden Boy of Hollywood, Dies at 89 Movies Oscars: Iran Picks 'Cause of Death: Unknown' as Best International Feature Submission As the news broke Tuesday morning, an outpouring of admiration for Redford - a skillful actor who later honed his talent in directing - swept social media. Star of the Oscar-winning Coda, Marlee Matlin said her film "came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance." She continued on X: "And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert." Robert Redford has passed away. He was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s. Hard to believe he was 89.- Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 16, 2025 Stephen King described Redford as "part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the '70s and '80s," adding: "Hard to believe he was 89." Rosie O'Donnell posted a photo of Redford and The Way We Were co-star Barbra Streisand to Instagram with the caption: "Oh hubbell - we will never be the same - goodnight bob - what a legacy." Author Marianne Williamson wrote on X that "few people did more in their lifetime to contribute to American society than Robert Redford." She said: "In areas ranging from film to environmentalism to politics, he used his enormous power to help create a better world. May he rest in unending bliss." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rosie O'Donnell (@rosie) With love and admiration. Thank you Mr. Redford for your everlasting impact. Will be felt for generations. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/j5kDEdlZi1- Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) September 16, 2025 Oscar nominee Colman Domingo thanked Redford for "your everlasting impact. "With love and admiration. Thank you Mr. Redford," Domingo wrote on X. "Will be felt for generations. R.I.P." Ron Howard said: "#RIP & thank you RobertRedford, a tremendously influential cultural figure for the creative choices made as an actor/producer/director & for launching the Sundance Film Festival which supercharged America's Independent Film movement." The filmmaker added: "Artistic Gamechanger." Star Trek legend William Shatner sent his condolences to Redford's family. Condolences to the family of Robert Redford. 😔- William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) September 16, 2025 More to come. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Robert Redford Robert Redford, Golden Boy of Hollywood, Dies at 89 Oscars Oscars: Iran Picks 'Cause of Death: Unknown' as Best International Feature Submission Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Has TIFF Got Its Groove Back? Toronto Film Festival 'Glenrothan' Review: Brian Cox's Scotland-Set Directorial Debut Combats Sibling-Drama Clichés With Good Acting Toronto International Film Festival 'Normal' Review: Bob Odenkirk Fires on All Cylinders in Ben Wheatley's Jaw-Droppingly Excessive Blast of a Crime Caper Obituaries Paula Shaw, Actress in 'Freddy vs. Jason' and Hallmark Holiday Telefilms, Dies at 84 Robert Redford Robert Redford, Golden Boy of Hollywood, Dies at 89 Oscars Oscars: Iran Picks 'Cause of Death: Unknown' as Best International Feature Submission Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Has TIFF Got Its Groove Back? Toronto Film Festival 'Glenrothan' Review: Brian Cox's Scotland-Set Directorial Debut Combats Sibling-Drama Clichés With Good Acting Toronto International Film Festival 'Normal' Review: Bob Odenkirk Fires on All Cylinders in Ben Wheatley's Jaw-Droppingly Excessive Blast of a Crime Caper Obituaries Paula Shaw, Actress in 'Freddy vs. Jason' and Hallmark Holiday Telefilms, Dies at 84