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Robert Duvall was, is and all the time will likely be hailed as one of many best actors of all time. His dying struck a chord in Hollywood, as a lot of his former co-stars, buddies and admirers paid tribute to the late To Kill a Mockingbird star.
It was Duvall’s spouse, Luciana Duvall, who broke the information of his passing. She wrote an announcement on Fb, confirming that he died on February 15.
“Yesterday, we stated goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished buddy, and one of many best actors of our time,” her submit learn. “Bob handed away peacefully at residence, surrounded by love and luxury. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was merely every little thing. His ardour for his craft was matched solely by his deep love for characters, an ideal meal, and holding court docket. For every of his many roles, Bob gave every little thing to his characters and to the reality of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves one thing lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thanks for the years of assist you confirmed Bob and for giving us this time and privateness to have fun the recollections he leaves behind.”
Learn a number of the celeb tributes for Duvall beneath.
Adam Sandler
Humorous as hell. Robust as hell. One of many best actors we ever had. Such an ideal man to speak to and chuckle with. Liked him a lot. All of us did. So many films to select from that had been legendary. Watch them when you may. Sending his spouse Luciana and all his household and buddies our condolences.
Al Pacino
“It was an honor to have labored with Robert Duvall,” Duvall’s The Godfather co-star Al Pacino wrote in an announcement to The Related Press. “He was a born actor as they are saying, his reference to it, his understanding and his phenomenal reward will all the time be remembered. I’ll miss him.”
Francis Ford Coppola
“What a blow to study of the lack of Robert Duvall,” Francis Ford Coppola, the director of The Godfather, wrote on Instagram. “Such an ideal actor and such a necessary a part of American Zoetrope from its starting: The Rain Individuals, The Dialog, The Godfather, The Godfather Half II, Apocalypse Now, THX 1138, Assassination Tango.”
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro, who co-starred with Duvall in The Godfather Half II and True Confessions, informed The Related Press in an announcement, “God bless Bobby. I hope I can dwell until I’m 95. Might he Relaxation in Peace.”
Viola Davis
Viola Davis wrote an announcement on Instagram, which learn, “I had the honour of working alongside you in Widows. I used to be in awe. I’ve all the time been in awe of your towering portrayals of males who had been each quiet and dominating of their humanness. You had been an enormous… an icon… Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Lonesome Dove… and so on… Greatness by no means dies. It stays… as a present. Relaxation nicely, sir. Your title will likely be spoken… Might flights of angels sing thee to thy relaxation.”
