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Utah leaders mourn Robert Redford's death at 89, highlighting his lasting impact.

Redford's Sundance Film Festival and environmental efforts brought Utah global recognition.

A special tribute was already planned for Redford at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the last in Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY — Tributes to Robert Redford poured in from Utah leaders following the death of the Oscar-winning actor , who, among other things, put an international spotlight on Utah through his movies and the Sundance Film Festival, and the outdoors.

"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," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote on social media. "T

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