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Legendary Godfather and Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Legendary actor Robert Duvall, best known for his roles in Apocalypse Nowand The Godfather, has died at the age of 95
Legendary actor Robert Duvall, best known for his roles in Apocalypse Nowand The Godfather, has died at the age of 95 (Invision)
  • Legendary actor Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95, his wife Luciana confirmed on Monday.
  • She stated that Duvall died peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort, though a cause of death was not announced.
  • Duvall was celebrated for iconic roles in films such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, earning his first Oscar nomination for the former in 1973.
  • He won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1984 for his performance in Tender Mercies and was also known for his breakout role as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird.
  • His extensive career also included directorial work and two Emmy Awards for the limited series Broken Trail, with his final acting credit in 2022's The Pale Blue Eye.
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