Death of American cinema legend Robert Duvall at 95
The Oscar-winning American actor Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a rich legacy of cinematic and television roles that have impacted the world of art.
His wife Luciana Duvall announced in a Facebook post that the late star died peacefully last Sunday, without mentioning the cause of death, affirming that he gave every character he played everything he had, remaining true to the human truth embodied in his roles.
* Highlights of His Artistic Career
• Duvall participated in over 100 films, leaving a strong mark even in small roles, such as the mysterious Boo Radley in the film "To Kill a Mockingbird."
• He was known for his famous roles in films such as "Apocalypse Now," where he portrayed the obsessed Colonel Bill Kilgore with napalm and surfing, and "The Godfather," where he played the lawyer Tom Hagen in both parts one and two.
• He won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the film "Tender Mercies" in 1983, and received several Oscar nominations for his roles in films like "The Great Santini," "The Apostle," "A Civil Action," and "The Judge."
• He refused to participate in the third part of "The Godfather" due to the offered salary, maintaining his artistic principles.
* Early Life of Duvall
Duvall grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, the son of a Navy admiral and a mother who was an amateur actress.
After graduating from Principia College and serving in the U.S. Army, he moved to New York to pursue his acting dream, where he lived with Dustin Hoffman and developed a friendship with Gene Hackman during their days as students trying to prove themselves on stage.
Duvall was known for his ability to give every character depth and a unique realism, becoming one of the most prominent stars of American cinema in the twentieth century, and his works remain admired by fans of the seventh art to this day.
