Legendary THE GODFATHER And APOCALYPSE NOW Actor Robert Duvall Has Passed Away Aged 95

Legendary THE GODFATHER And APOCALYPSE NOW Actor Robert Duvall Has Passed Away Aged 95

We're very sad to report that legendary actor Robert Duvall, who starred in the liked of Falling Down, The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has passed away...

By MarkCassidy - Feb 16, 2026 01:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Movies

We've lost another true Hollywood great, as Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95.

Duvall's wife, Luciana Pedraza, took to social media today to announce the sad news.

"Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," she said in the statement. "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort."

"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller," she continued. "To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind."

Over the course of his six-decade career, Duvall appeared in over 70 movies, spanning multiple genres. He won his only Academy Award for Oscar for Tender Mercies, but was nominated for his roles in the likes of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Great Santini.

Corleone family consigliere Tom Hagen in the Godfather movies may be Duvall's most famous role, but arguably his most memorable was the psychotic, surf-obsessed Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. He also made an impression later in his career with smaller parts in The Road and Jack Reacher

Check out some tributes and clips from Duvall's work below, and let us know which of his movies was your favorite in the comments section.

About The Author:
MarkCassidy
Member Since 11/9/2008
CHARLIE'S ANGELS Is Coming Back To The Big Screen From GOAT Writer
Related:

CHARLIE'S ANGELS Is Coming Back To The Big Screen From GOAT Writer

JAMES BOND: Callum Turner Responds To Recent Rumors That He's A Top Choice To Play 007
Recommended For You:

JAMES BOND: Callum Turner Responds To Recent Rumors That He's A "Top Choice" To Play 007

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ActioNewz.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ActioNewz.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ActioNewz.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

View Recorder