Robert Redford Passed Away: What We Know About the Death of the Hollywood Legend.

According to The Sun: He was a Hollywood star.

Men envied his friendship with Paul Newman in the film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', and most of his partners were fascinated by him.

Jane Fonda admitted she could not resist him on set, and Meryl Streep called him 'the best kisser.'

Robert Redford, who passed away yesterday in his sleep at his ranch in Utah, was not cast in the 1967 film 'The Graduate' because no one could imagine he could be a failure in relationships.

Even this attractive actor struggled with nervousness and insecurity, which often led to tardiness on set.

As show business stars expressed their condolences, a representative for Redford stated that at the time of his passing, he was 'surrounded by loving people.' 'We will miss him very much,' she added.

‘Prankster’

Redford became a star thanks to box office hits like 'Barefoot in the Park', 'The Sting', 'All the President's Men', 'The Great Gatsby', 'The Horse Whisperer', 'Indecent Proposal', and 'Up Close and Personal'.

However, after winning an Oscar, he feared that fame would turn him into a product for Hollywood studios. 'Movies for them are like vacuum cleaners or refrigerators. This approach disgusts me,' he complained.

Despite his success, Redford refused to star in sequels to his big hits, such as 'Butch Cassidy' or 'The Way We Were'. He hated franchises but appeared in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' to please his grandchildren.

Redford also became a champion of independent cinema, founding the annual Sundance Film Festival to support young filmmakers.

Born on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, he grew up in a dairy family, with his father Charles and mother Martha.

His first impressions of Hollywood were tied to memories of storming the studio as a teenager. 'I lived on the south side of the tracks, helping service the wealthy on the north side,' he reminisced.

His father worked hard, and this inspired Redford to do something different with his life. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a baseball player but eventually turned to acting.

After being expelled from college, he went to Europe, where he became an artist on the streets of Paris. 'I realized that my life finally began,' he recalled. However, he later returned to New York to try his hand at acting.

Redford gained popularity first on stage and in television shows, and then his breakthrough came with 'Barefoot in the Park' in 1967 when he starred alongside Jane Fonda.

But he was turned down for a role in 'The Graduate' because, according to director Mike Nichols, 'he couldn't play a loser because of the way he looked.' However, the role of Sundance Kid in 'Butch Cassidy' forever changed his life, strengthening his friendship with Paul Newman.

During filming of 'The Sting', Redford was gifted a pillow that read 'Punctuality is the courtesy of kings', presented as a joke about his tardiness.

Despite his success, Redford struggled with insecurity. He admitted to feeling a need for validation and lost several years hiding from the world after a few successful films.

‘Not Good Enough’

In the war film 'A Bridge Too Far', Redford was denied a crewcut, which became his trademark.

Disillusioned with the studio system, he decided to make his personal film. 'Ordinary People', released in 1980, became a huge success and earned him an Oscar for Best Director.

Redford's hits dominated the 80s and 90s, including 'Out of Africa', which won seven Oscars.

It was really hard... as a father, you blame yourself. It leaves a scar that never fully heals.

Robert Redford

Despite a great career, Redford endured personal tragedies. His newborn son fell victim to sudden infant death syndrome, and another son died of cancer.

Redford left behind memories and numerous masterpieces that will remain in the hearts of many. His last role was in 'The Old Man and the Gun', where he appeared as a bank robber. Officially, he retired from acting in 2018.

In his last interview, he said: “The key to sanity in Hollywood is to have a life outside of movies.”

ONE OF THE LIONS HAS GONE – MERYL STREEP

Meryl Streep

The world of show business and politics honored Redford's memory. Jane Fonda said: “This hit me hard. He was a wonderful man who stood for the America we need to fight for.” Meryl Streep called him “one of the lions that have gone.” Director Ron Howard called him a cultural innovator, and many others expressed their condolences, reflecting on the greatness of his talents.