Stars Pay Tribute to Robert Redford After His Death at 89
Ethan Hawke said the actor and Sundance Institute founder was a ‘champion of independent film’ and a ’relentless advocate for authentic storytelling.’
Robert Redford receives a Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 1, 2017. Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters
Hollywood stars have paid tribute to Robert Redford, the actor, award-winning director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, who died on Sept. 16 at the age of 89.
Redford passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by loved ones, his publicist Cindi Berger said.
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