"Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according to his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK. He was 89. Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utahthe place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly, Berger said in a statement to CNN. The family requests privacy."
"Known for his starring roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men, Redford also directed award-winning films such as Ordinary People and A River Runs Through It. His passion for the art of filmmaking led to his creation of the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit that supports independent film and theater and is known for its annual Sundance Film Festival."
"Redford was also a dedicated environmentalist, moving to Utah in 1961 and leading efforts to preserve the natural landscape of the state and the American West. This story is developing and will be updated. The-CNN-Wire & 2025 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved."
Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025, at age 89 at his Sundance home in the Utah mountains, surrounded by loved ones. His publicist Cindi Berger confirmed the death and the family requested privacy. Redford starred in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men and won an Academy Award for directing Ordinary People. He founded the Sundance Institute and the annual Sundance Film Festival to support independent film and theater. Redford moved to Utah in 1961 and led conservation efforts to preserve the natural landscape of Utah and the American West. His career combined film artistry and environmental advocacy.
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