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- Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, whose career spanned more than six decades, has died peacefully at the age of 95 at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, according to a statement from his public relations agency on behalf of his wife, Luciana Pedraza.
- Born in San Diego, California, Duvall was the son of a career naval officer.
- Known for his principle-driven career choices, Duvall famously declined to appear in The Godfather Part III over a pay dispute, calling it “totally unacceptable” that he would be paid far less than co-stars.
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Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, whose career spanned more than six decades, has died peacefully at the age of 95 at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, according to a statement from his public relations agency on behalf of his wife, Luciana Pedraza.
Duvall rose to international fame with his iconic role as Tom Hagen, the consigliere of the Corleone family, in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic The Godfather. He earned seven Academy Award nominations over his career and won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Tender Mercies, where he played a struggling country singer.
Born in San Diego, California, Duvall was the son of a career naval officer. He served in the army during the Korean War before pursuing acting at Principia College in Illinois and studying under renowned acting coach Sanford Meisner in New York. During that time, he shared an apartment with Dustin Hoffman and became friends with Gene Hackman.
Duvall made his film debut in To Kill a Mockingbird as the enigmatic Boo Radley. He went on to play a wide range of characters, from military men to cowboys, appearing in films such as Apocalypse Now, True Grit, and Open Range. He also earned acclaim on television, winning an Emmy for the miniseries Broken Trail.
Beyond acting, Duvall directed and co-wrote films, including The Apostle, which earned him another Oscar nomination. He continued working well into his 80s, appearing in The Judge, Jack Reacher, and Widows.
Known for his principle-driven career choices, Duvall famously declined to appear in The Godfather Part III over a pay dispute, calling it “totally unacceptable” that he would be paid far less than co-stars.
Duvall also portrayed historical figures such as Robert E. Lee, Joseph Stalin, and Adolf Eichmann in various film projects. Married four times, his final marriage was to Argentine actress-director Luciana Pedraza in 2004.
Politically active, Duvall supported Republican candidates, including George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2004.
His representatives confirmed no formal service will be held. They encouraged fans to honor his legacy by watching a great film, sharing stories with friends, or enjoying the beauty of the world around them.
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