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February 16, 2026
Who was Robert Duvall? Oscar, "Apocalypse Now", "The Godfather"... the life and works of an acting giant are now part of history
The film world has lost Robert Duvall, one of the last giants of American acting, who died at the age of 95. The news of his death was announced by his wife, Luciana Duvall, who stated that "Bob" passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by love. To the audience, he was an Oscar winner and a legend, but to her, as she wrote, he was "simply everything".
TL;DR
- Robert Duvall, a renowned American actor, passed away at 95.
- He was celebrated for his naturalistic acting style and dedication, earning an Oscar and multiple nominations.
- Key roles included Tom Hagen in "The Godfather," Colonel Kilgore in "Apocalypse Now," and Max Sledge in "Tender Mercies."
- Duvall also had a successful directing career, notably with "The Apostle."
- His television work in "Lonesome Dove" and "Broken Trail" earned him Emmy Awards.
- He began his acting studies in New York, sharing time with future stars Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
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