Robert Redford dies: Meryl Streep leads tributes to giant of American cinema, saying one of the lions has passed' latest updates
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Robert Redford dies: Meryl Streep leads tributes to giant of American cinema, saying one of the lions has passed' latest updates
"Meryl Streep, who starred in Out Of Africa and Lions For Lambs opposite Redford, said in a statement: One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend. Redford and Streep in Out of Africa Photograph: Cinetext Bildarchiv/Universal/Allstar Stephen King said he was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s, while Marlee Matlin said a genius has passed and praised Redford for setting up Sundance film festival, which helped launch Coda."
"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 Our film, CODA, came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance. And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert. pic.twitter.com/nwttVD1GvL Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) September 16, 2025"
"Redford founded the Sundance Film Institute in 1981 and it became a breeding ground for independent US cinema, helping to establish the careers of Richard Linklater, Ava DuVernay, Rian Johnson, Kevin Smith and Stephen Soderbergh. Colman Domingo posted on X: With love and admiration. Thank you Mr. Redford for your everlasting impact. Will be felt for generations. R.I.P. William Shatner has offered his Condolences to the family of Robert Redford. James Dreyfus wrote on X: RIP Robert Redford. Terrific actor, brilliant director. Truly legendary."
Robert Redford has died at age 89. Prominent figures including Meryl Streep, Stephen King, Marlee Matlin, Colman Domingo, William Shatner and James Dreyfus offered tributes. Meryl Streep called him a beloved friend and noted his loss. Stephen King recalled Redford’s role in a vibrant Hollywood of the 1970s and 1980s. Marlee Matlin and others credited Redford with founding the Sundance festival, which helped bring films such as CODA to prominence. Redford founded the Sundance Film Institute in 1981, and Sundance became a breeding ground for independent US cinema and launched many filmmakers’ careers.
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