‘One of the lions has passed': Meryl Streep leads tributes to Robert Redford– as it happened
Star of Hollywood classics including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and All the President's Men, dies aged 89
www.theguardian.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to now:
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Robert Redford passed away in September 2025 at age 89, with widespread tributes from figures in cinema highlighting his work in All the President’s Men, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and his leadership in environmental and political causes. This milestone marks the end of an era for American cinema, given his long career as an actor, director, and activist. [citation: Variety obituary coverage and The Guardian tributes]
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In the surrounding weeks, coverage focused on remembrances from peers like Meryl Streep and Barbra Streisand, as well as retrospective appreciations of his influence on independent film and political documentary work. These pieces emphasize his dual legacy as a Hollywood icon and a public-spirited figure. [citation: The Guardian live-coverage and major outlets’ tributes]
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There have been occasional retrospective pieces and timelines recounting his filmography, including classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), and his role in All the President’s Men (1976), alongside his behind-the-camera contributions and Sundance Institute’s enduring impact on American independent cinema. [citation: Variety obituary, The Guardian tributes]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date articles from specific outlets (e.g., major newspapers, entertainment trades) and summarize the most-read tributes or editorials, or provide a short timeline of his key career milestones.