The Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died peacefully at home on Feb. 15 at the age of 95, according to his wife Luciana Duvall.
Duvall's seven-decade acting career included iconic turns in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, as well as The Great Santini. He won an Oscar for Tender Mercies and was nominated for roles in those landmark films, shaping a generation with his gruff naturalism.
His wife announced the news on Facebook, and Duvall's final video messages thanked fans for their support all of these years.
Duvall leaves behind a body of work that spanned film and television, leaving a lasting legacy in American cinema. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans who celebrated his restraint, intelligence, and the everyman presence that defined an era.
