Robert Redford, the legendary Hollywood actor and filmmaker, best known for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, has passed away at the age of 89. The announcement was made by Cindi Berger, CEO of the PR agency Rogers & Cowan PMK. While the cause of death was not officially disclosed, reports indicate that Redford passed away peacefully while sleeping in the highlands near Provo, Utah.

Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1936, Redford initially moved to New York in the 1950s intending to pursue a career as a painter but soon gravitated toward acting. He made his film debut in 1967 opposite Jane Fonda in the romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park.

Redford became a global star in the 1960s and 1970s with his charismatic performances and iconic roles, including the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and a conman in The Sting (1973), which earned him his first Oscar nomination. Over his six-decade career, he produced nearly 50 films and was honored with an Academy Honorary Award in 2002 for his contributions to cinema and independent filmmaking.

Beyond acting, Redford left an enduring legacy as the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Cinemas, and the Sundance Institute, championing independent films and innovative filmmakers worldwide. He retired from acting in 2018 after his final movie, The Old Man and the Gun. His net worth was estimated at $200 million.

Robert Redford’s legacy continues to inspire generations of actors, directors, and film lovers, cementing his place as one of Hollywood’s most influential figures.