American actor Robert Duvall died this Sunday (15), aged 95. The information was given by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on social media, this Monday (16). The post did not provide the cause of death, but Luciana said that Robert “passed away at home, in peace, surrounded by love and comfort.”
“In each of his many roles, Bob gave himself completely to his characters and the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable for us all,” wrote Luciana Duvall, Robert’s companion since 2005.
“To the world, he was an Oscar-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, for a good meal and for bringing people together around him,” added the artist’s wife.
Duvall began his career in theater in the 1950s, and made his film debut in 1962, playing Arthur “Boo” Radley, in the adaptation of the literary classic, The Sun Is for Everyone. In his long career, he participated in many iconic works of Hollywood filmography, such as Indomitable Bravery, Intrigue Network, Apocalypse Now and the triology The Godfather. His last work was a role in the film The Pale Blue Eyereleased in 2022.
The actor competed for seven Oscar awards and won in 1983, for his role in the western The Strength of Affection. He was also nominated seven times for a Golden Globe, with four wins. His last nomination for both awards was for supporting actor for his role in The judge.
