Robert Redford, an actor, director, producer, and activist, died at age 89 on Sept. 16, 2025. Redford’s career began in television before he became a leading man in films like “Barefoot in the Park,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting” and “All the President’s Men.” He won an Oscar in 1981 for directing “Ordinary People.” Redford made his final on-screen appearance in a March 2025 episode of the AMC show “Dark Winds.”

The legend leaves behind his wife, Sibylle Szaggars, as well as two children he shared with his first wife, Lola Van Wagenen. The exes had two other kids who tragically died.

Redford will forever be remembered for his many iconic roles in front of and behind the camera. 1 of 30

Robert Redford in a portrait picture taken in the 1960’s. Corbis via Getty

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