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Robert Redford dies at 89

September 17, 2025

Film icon Robert Redford, known for his starring roles in "All The President's Men" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," has passed away.

Robert Redford stands on stage during a tribute at the 2019 Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco
Image: Aurore Marechal/ABACA/picture alliance
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