Robert Redford, the iconic Hollywood actor and director known for films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “Out of Africa”, passed away today at his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age of 89. His publicist confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, though no cause of death was specified.

Redford’s illustrious career spanned decades, earning him a Best Actor Oscar nomination for “The Sting, a Best Director Oscar for “Ordinary People”, and an honorary Oscar in 2002. Born in 1936 in Santa Monica, California, he began acting in the 1960s with roles on TV and Broadway before rising to fame as the Sundance Kid alongside Paul Newman. His notable films include “The Way We Were”, “All the President’s Men”, and “The Natural”, while he also directed acclaimed works like “A River Runs Through It” and “Quiz Show”.

Redford announced his acting retirement in 2018 after “The Old Man & the Gun”, though he later expressed uncertainty about fully retiring, and made a cameo in “Dark Winds” this year.

A passionate environmentalist, he co-founded The Redford Center and was a vocal advocate for climate action, notably opposing a power plant in the 1970s and speaking at the UN in 2015. He also founded the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, championing independent filmmakers.

Redford faced personal tragedies, including the loss of his infant son Scott in 1959 and son James in 2020.

He is survived by his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford, daughters Shauna and Amy, and grandchildren.