Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Robert Duvall passes away at 95; Anupam Kher pays tribute

Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95. According to reports, the veteran actor died peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday. A statement issued by his PR agency on behalf of his wife, Luciana Duvall, confirmed the news.

On his official Facebook account, Luciana shared an emotional note: “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”

Widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, Duvall was celebrated for his performances in classics such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Tender Mercies, the latter earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Known for his understated intensity and deep character portrayals, Duvall built a career spanning over six decades in cinema and television.

Following news of his demise, Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher paid an emotional tribute to the late actor on social media. Sharing a monochrome image reading “ROBERT DUVALL 1931–2026,” Kher remembered him as a “master of understated brilliance and profound depth.”

“Robert Duvall was the kind of actor who never needed noise to command attention. Quiet, precise, and profoundly truthful, he brought an extraordinary depth to every role he inhabited,” Kher wrote.

Referring to Duvall’s iconic roles — from Tom Hagen in The Godfather to Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now — Kher praised the late star’s ability to create characters that linger long after the screen fades.

“He was brilliant without flamboyance. Powerful without theatrics. A masterclass in understatement. Actors like Robert Duvall don’t just perform — they become,” Kher added, concluding his note with, “Rest in grace. Your work will continue to teach, inspire, and endure. Om Shanti!”

Duvall leaves behind a towering cinematic legacy, remembered for his quiet strength, versatility, and commitment to portraying the human spirit with authenticity.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)