Robert Redford Dies Peacefully in Sleep at Utah Home

Lead: Hollywood legend Robert Redford, 89, died peacefully in his sleep at his Sundance, Utah, residence on September 16, with no specific cause of death disclosed.

Nut Graf: Redford’s passing marks the end of an era for American cinema. An Oscar-winning actor and director, he founded the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, transforming independent filmmaking and championing environmental causes.

Career and Legacy

Iconic Roles:

• Starred in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973) and All the President’s Men (1976).
• Won Best Director Oscar for Ordinary People (1980).

Sundance Institute:

• Established in 1981 to support emerging filmmakers.
• The annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, became a leading showcase for independent cinema.

Environmental Advocacy:

• Moved to Utah in the early 1960s, dedicating himself to conservation.
• Campaigned on Native American rights, climate change and public land preservation.

Personal Life

Family:

• Married to multimedia artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford since 2009.
• Survived by daughters Shauna and Amy; two sons predeceased him.

Philanthropy:

• Supported numerous charitable and environmental organizations.
• His legacy lives on through film grants and conservation initiatives sponsored by the Sundance Institute.

Funeral Arrangements

Redford’s publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed his family requests privacy; no details on services have been announced.