Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director known for his on-screen charisma and off-screen environmental activism, died early Tuesday at his home in Utah. He was 89.
A publicist told The New York Times in a statement that Redford died in his sleep. The cause wasn’t specified.
Throughout his life and career, the Hollywood golden boy dedicated himself to causes he believed in and continually invested in growing the next generation of creatives in his field.
Although he was a bonafide California native, Redford had family ties to Texas. He spent many summers visiting his mother’s family in Austin and San Marcos as a boy…