Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose quiet intensity shaped some of American cinema’s most memorable characters in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies, has died at 95. He died peacefully at home, his family said.

His wife, Luciana Duvall, announced the death in a statement on Monday. "Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort."

"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply



everything," she said.

"His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all."

Known for subtle, authentic performances, Duvall emerged as one of cinema’s most respected actors. He won the Academy Award for best actor in 1983 for his portrayal of a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies, a role regarded as a masterclass in understated performance.