The great Robert Redford has passed away, and so many celebrities are mourning the loss.
News broke earlier on Tuesday (September 16) that the iconic actor, director and activist passed away, and now many stars are publicly mourning his passing.
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““It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for,” Jane Fonda said in a statement provided to Just Jared.
“With love and admiration. Thank you Mr. Redford for your everlasting impact. Will be felt for generations. R.I.P.” wrote Colman Domingo on X.
“A classic 1960s rom-com. An all-time great Western. A legendary caper film. An enduring survivalist tale. A spy thriller for the ages. THE greatest journalism film. A brilliant political satire. A glorious baseball fable. What a library. What a legacy. RIP Robert Redford,” said Richard E. Roeper on X.
“Robert Redford has passed away. He was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s. Hard to believe he was 89,” said Stephen King on X.
Ron Howard said on X: “#RIP & thank you RobertRedford, a tremendously influential cultural figure for the creative choices made as an actor/producer/director & for launching the Sundance Film Festival which supercharged America’s Independent Film movement. Artistic Gamechanger”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox wrote on X: “Decades ago, Robert Redford came to Utah and fell in love with this place. He cherished our landscapes and built a legacy that made Utah a home for storytelling and creativity. Through Sundance and his devotion to conservation, he shared Utah with the world. Today we honor his life, his vision, and his lasting contribution to our state.”
“oh hubbell – we will never be the same – goodnight bob – what a legacy ❤️🌹🥲#sundancefilmfestival #redford,” wrote Rosie O’Donnell on Instagram.
“Condolences to the family of Robert Redford. 😔,” said William Shatner on X.
“Our film, CODA, came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance. And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert,” said Marlee Matlin on X.
“RIP Robert Redford, 89. One of the all-time great movie stars. A true Hollywood legend who starred in so many of my favourite films: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Way We Were, All The President’s Men. What a career, what an actor, what a sad loss,” wrote Piers Morgan on X.
Find out more about his passing and his legacy. RIP.
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— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) September 16, 2025
Source: justjared.com