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- Robert Duvall Dies: Celebrities Pay Tribute to the Late ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ & ‘Godfather’ Star (hollywoodlife.com)
Hollywood is mourning the loss of a true titan, Robert Duvall, who passed away peacefully at his home on February 15 at the age of 95. The news was shared by his wife, Luciana Duvall, in a heartfelt Facebook statement that resonated deeply with fans and colleagues alike.
Luciana described her beloved husband as “one of the greatest actors of our time,” an Academy Award-winner, director, and storyteller who, to her, “was simply everything.” She spoke of his profound passion for his craft, his deep love for characters, and his ability to give everything to the truth of the human spirit in each of his many roles, leaving behind “something lasting and unforgettable to us all.”
Tributes have been pouring in from across the industry, highlighting Duvall’s immense talent and profound impact.
Adam Sandler expressed his admiration, calling Duvall “Funny as hell. Strong as hell.
One of the greatest actors we ever had.” Sandler reminisced about Duvall as “a great man to talk to and laugh with,” urging everyone to watch his legendary films.
Al Pacino, Duvall’s co-star from “The Godfather,” shared his honor in having worked with him, stating, “He was a born actor as they say, his connection with it, his understanding and his phenomenal gift will always be remembered. I will miss him.”
Director Francis Ford Coppola, who collaborated with Duvall on numerous iconic films including “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” called the news “a blow.” Coppola emphasized Duvall’s essential role in American Zoetrope from its very beginning, listing a string of memorable projects they shared.
Robert De Niro, another “Godfather Part II” and “True Confessions” co-star, offered a simple yet profound tribute: “God bless Bobby. I hope I can live till I’m 95. May he Rest in Peace.”
Viola Davis, who worked with Duvall in “Widows,” expressed her awe, writing, “I’ve always been in awe of your towering portrayals of men who were both quiet and dominating in their humanness. You were a giant… an icon…” She concluded by saying, “Greatness never dies.
It stays… as a gift. Rest well, sir.
Your name will be spoken… May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”
Robert Duvall leaves behind an incredible legacy of unforgettable performances, a testament to a career that spanned decades and touched the hearts of millions. His presence will be deeply missed in Hollywood and by cinema lovers worldwide.