Robert Redford, the actor who became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars before turning to directing and championing independent film through Sundance, died Tuesday at his home in Utah. He was 89.
A statement from his publicist said Redford died in his sleep in the mountains near Provo; no cause was given.
Over a six-decade career, Redford starred in classics such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting," later winning an Academy Award for directing "Ordinary People." Off screen, he was a leading advocate for environmental causes and helped reshape American cinema by nurturing independent filmmakers.
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