Robert Duvall died Sunday, according to his wife Luciana Pedraza Duvall. He was 95.
Circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately made available.
“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time,” his wife shared online. “Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”
To the world, he was an Academy Award-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, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented.”
She continued, “In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”
When asked about turning 90 in 2021, Duvall told People magazine that his wife was one of the best things in his life.
“I don’t know if I love any of it, but day to day with my wonderful wife,” Duvall said. “She takes care of me, and I have good friends, and try to work out and keep in some kind of shape.”
The Academy Award-winning actor was known for his storied Hollywood career, which included the films “Apocalypse Now” and “Lonesome Dove.
Born in San Diego in 1931, Duvall majored in drama at Principia college before serving a two-year stint in the Army after graduating.
