In memory of
Obituary of Charles Robert Redford Jr. (89)
08/18/1936 - 09/16/2025 (89)
I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?
Wolky announces the passing of Robert Redford, acclaimed actor, director, producer, environmental activist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, who died in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025. Born in Santa Monica, California, on August 18, 1936, Redford was a towering figure in cinema, known both for his performances in classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were and All the President’s Men, and for his directorial work celebrated by Ordinary People. He also championed independent film through the Sundance Institute, providing a platform for emerging filmmakers and sustaining a culture of creative freedom. Robert Redford’s legacy spans film acting, directing, activism for environmental protection, and support for indigenous rights. His advocacy for nature and artistic independence marked him as a voice beyond Hollywood, admired internationally. The news of his death has generated widespread media attention globally. Wolky honours his life and contributions to cinema, the arts and environmental causes, recognizing the void left in the world of film and culture.
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