Hollywood is in mourning after learning of the death of beloved actor, director and activist Robert Redford on September 16.
The star’s death was announced by his publicist, Cindi Berger, in a statement. as the world reeled at the news.
“Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” the statement read. “He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.”
One of the first to speak of her heartbreak was long-time collaborator Jane Fonda.
“It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone,” the Oscar-winning actress said in a statement. “I can’t stop crying.
“He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”
Meryl Streep starred with the blue-eyed icon in classic 1985 flick Out of Africa. The duo reunited for 2007’s Lions For Lambs and she spoke of her grief. “One of the lions has passed,” she said in a statement released by her publicist. “Rest in peace my lovely friend.
Barbra Streisand took to Instagram to write of the loss of one of her favourite co-stars.
“Every day on the set of The Way We Were was exciting, intense and pure joy,” she penned.
“We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yet, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie.
“Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever.
“The last time I saw him, when he came to lunch, we discussed art and decided to send each other our first drawings.
“He was one of a kind and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.”
Fellow advocate and actor Leonardo DiCaprio also took to social media to pay tribute to a personal hero.
“Actor, activist, passionate environmentalist, and champion of the arts,” Leonardo said. “His unwavering commitment to protecting our planet and inspiring change matched his immense talent.His impact will endure for generations to come.”
Ron Howard, Jamie Lee Curtis, Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas and many more have spoken of the loss of the star.
And we at The Weekly join that wave. Robert graced our cover in December 1976 and we have continued to report on his incredible life and career in the years since. We’ll keep you posted as this story develops.
