Academy Award winner Robert Duvall has died. He was 95.The actor’s wife, Luciana Duvall, announced the news on Facebook, saying, “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. 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. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”Duvall is best known for his role in “Tender Mercies,” where he played a retired country singer. He also won Best Actor at the 1983 Oscars for his role. Duvall earned seven Academy Award nominations throughout his career. He was nominated for roles in “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” “The Great Santini,” “The Apostle,” “A Civil Action,” and “The Judge.”This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Academy Award winner Robert Duvall has died. He was 95.
The actor’s wife, Luciana Duvall, announced the news on Facebook, saying, “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. 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. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”
![TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Robert Duvall attends the premiere of 'Widows' during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tara Ziemba/WireImage)](https://kubrick.htvapps.com/htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/images/gettyimages-1029787654-69935c0e906d1.jpg?resize=660:* "2018 Toronto International Film Festival - "Widows" Premiere Arrivals")
Duvall is best known for his role in “Tender Mercies,” where he played a retired country singer. He also won Best Actor at the 1983 Oscars for his role.
Duvall earned seven Academy Award nominations throughout his career.
He was nominated for roles in “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” “The Great Santini,” “The Apostle,” “A Civil Action,” and “The Judge.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
