Robert Redford, the acclaimed actor, director, and producer known for his iconic roles in films like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "All the President's Men", and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", passed away peacefully at his home in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89. 
Born in California in 1936, Redford began his career on the Broadway stage after studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His early stage work included Neil Simon's renowned play "Barefoot in the Park". His cinematic breakthrough came in 1969 with George Roy Hill's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," where he starred alongside Paul Newman, creating an enduring on-screen partnership.
He went on to star in a string of successful films, including "The Sting," "The Great Gatsby," "Three Days of the Condor," and "Out of Africa", solidifying his status as one of the most prominent male stars of the New Hollywood era.
Redford made his directorial debut in 1980 with "Ordinary People," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Director and the film four Oscars, including Best Picture. His subsequent directorial effort, "The Milagro Beanfield War," also won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Beyond his achievements in acting and directing, Redford profoundly impacted American cinema by championing independent film, notably through the founding of the Sundance Film Festival. 
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Redford continued to act, appearing in films such as "Spy Game," "A Walk in the Woods", and his announced final acting role, "The Old Man & the Gun". He even made a surprise cameo in 2019's "Avengers: Endgame".
Following the news of his passing, numerous celebrities expressed their condolences. CNN honored his memory with a segment featuring clips from "The Way We Were," while author Stephen King lauded Redford as a significant symbol of Hollywood's new era in the 1970s and 80s.
via： Deadline