Legendary American actor Robert Duvall died at the age of 95 this Sunday (16), according to a statement released this Monday by his wife. The cause of death was not announced, and she also announced that there will be no formal farewell ceremony. Considered one of the great names in cinema, Duvall built a career marked by intense and memorable characters over several decades.
Winner of the Oscar for The Force of Endearment, he gained international recognition when he played Tom Hagen in The Godfather, a role that earned him a statuette nomination and consolidated his prestige in Hollywood. Along the way, he received seven Academy Award nominations, becoming a reference for versatility and dramatic talent.
Among his most celebrated works are Apocalypse Now, in which he played the iconic Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, and Tender Mercies, a performance widely praised by critics. His death marks the end of an era for cinema, leaving an artistic legacy that continues to influence generations of actors and moviegoers around the world.
