Robert Redford, the actor, director, producer and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival died Tuesday at the age of 89.

Tributes to Redford began flowing in immediately after his death:

“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,” wrote Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on the social media platform X. “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.”

The Sundance Institute , which Redford founded in 1981, also shared a statement on his death, saying “Bob’s vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, ov

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