Robert Duvall, Legendary THE GODFATHER & APOCALYPSE NOW Actor, Has Passed Away Aged 95

Robert Duvall, Legendary THE GODFATHER & APOCALYPSE NOW Actor, Has Passed Away Aged 95

Robert Duvall, legendary star of the likes of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Falling Down and Network, has passed away at the age of 95...

By MarkCassidy - Feb 16, 2026 02:02 PM EST
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Source: Via ActionNewz.com

We've lost another true Hollywood great, as Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95.

Duvall's wife, Luciana Pedraza, took to social media today to announce the sad news that her husband died peacefully at home on Sunday.

"Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," she said in the statement. "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," she continued. "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. 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."

Over the course of his six-decade career, Duvall appeared in over 70 movies, spanning multiple genres. He won his only Academy Award for Tender Mercies, but was nominated for his roles in the likes of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Great Santini.

Corleone family consigliere Tom Hagen in the Godfather movies may be Duvall's most famous role, but arguably his most memorable was the psychotic, surf-obsessed Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now ("I love the smell of napalm in the morning"). He also made an impression later in his career with smaller parts in The Road and Jack Reacher

Check out some tributes and clips from Duvall's work below, and let us know which of his movies was your favorite in the comments section.

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CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 2/16/2026, 2:33 PM
Great actor. So many great roles. RIP
Kadara
Kadara - 2/16/2026, 2:34 PM
Legendary actor that left us with stacked library to always remember him. RIP.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 2/16/2026, 2:37 PM
Did the Ring Report AND Tooonado validated this report ?
rychlec
rychlec - 2/16/2026, 2:37 PM
Legend.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 2/16/2026, 2:39 PM
Man had one hell of a career.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/16/2026, 2:39 PM
Fantastic actor , he was great in just about everything I had seen him in…

Special shout out to his role in Days of Thunder and Jack Reacher.

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RIP to a true legend!!.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/16/2026, 2:40 PM

Great actor who was dedicated to always practicing and improving his craft.

R.I.P. ole Boo.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 2/16/2026, 2:52 PM
An actor's Actor!

RIP !

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bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/16/2026, 2:53 PM
If I live to 95 I'll be happy. I usually watch The Godfather around Thanksgiving buy this is an exception, and if you watch Apocalypse Now find the Final Cut. If you can't, watch the theatrical. Redux throws the pacing off and it's just adding everything without the needed context
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 2/16/2026, 6:38 PM
@bobevanz - final cut is brilliant
Biggums
Biggums - 2/16/2026, 11:17 PM
@bobevanz - 70 is the Sweet spot.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 2/16/2026, 3:02 PM
RIP. Hope wherever he is, it smells like victory...
LSHF
LSHF - 2/16/2026, 3:04 PM
I remember first seeing him in To Kill a Mockingbird, and later as Frank Burns in the M*A*S*H film. And so many more after that. An OUTSTANDING actor!
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 2/16/2026, 3:11 PM
Rest in peace.

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Nomis929
Nomis929 - 2/16/2026, 3:21 PM
@Feralwookiee - Nice.

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Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 2/16/2026, 3:23 PM
@Nomis929 - Underated flick.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 2/16/2026, 4:35 PM
@Feralwookiee - Agreed.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 2/16/2026, 3:26 PM
RIP to a true Legend.
FusionWarrior
FusionWarrior - 2/16/2026, 3:26 PM
Hi Boo.-"To Kill a Mockingbird" RIP Robert Duvall 😔
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/16/2026, 11:40 PM
@Nomis929c called that a comedy classic. Never seen it myself.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 2/16/2026, 3:39 PM
Best of the best. Restrained, commanding, subtle.

"Gus" McCrae in 'Lonesome Dove' a personal favourite.

lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/16/2026, 3:44 PM
Loved him in Phenomenon and The Apostle. The latter being my favorite of his.

Rest in Peace good man.
Thing94
Thing94 - 2/16/2026, 3:45 PM
Lonesome Dove
LukeCage2155
LukeCage2155 - 2/16/2026, 3:47 PM
RIP Robert Duvall
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nightwing2090
nightwing2090 - 2/16/2026, 3:55 PM
Farewell to a legend.

Of course he was a great actor,with multiple memorable roles he made his own in The Godfather films, Apocalypse Now,The Apostle,The Great Santini,Open Range and We Own The Night,but he was a great storyteller about his life,crazy situations he would find himself in and his four marriages. I have to go back today and listen to those interviews. Thanks for decades of entertainment. Rest Well.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 2/16/2026, 4:36 PM
I liked him in John Q.

RIP.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 2/16/2026, 4:50 PM
R.I.P Sir.

For [frick]s sake
thedrudo
thedrudo - 2/16/2026, 5:01 PM
Gradually losing some amazing legends.

Very sad to see and really makes you think about your own mortality.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 2/16/2026, 8:02 PM
@thedrudo - True.
I'm in my 50's and have lost most of my family and many friends.
It goes by quick, young ones. Live it to the fullest!
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 2/16/2026, 5:32 PM
Damn
RolandD
RolandD - 2/16/2026, 5:41 PM
In addition to some of this better known roles, he was also great the Apostle.User Comment Image
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 2/16/2026, 5:45 PM
@RolandD - Good call. He should've won the academy for that role.
RolandD
RolandD - 2/16/2026, 8:02 PM
@Nomis929 - I thought so, too.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/16/2026, 9:34 PM
@Nomis929 - There's a 1000 Lb. Sister marathon, on The Discovery Channel. I thought youd be masturbating.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 2/16/2026, 11:06 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - Who said I wasn't?

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OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/17/2026, 11:22 PM
@Nomis929 - Nice Winter coat.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 2/16/2026, 6:06 PM

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green hot alien au5551es awaits us
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DraculaX
DraculaX - 2/16/2026, 8:52 PM
@harryba11zack - you say that now until you get a alien STD that turns your insides outside your skin and piss blood
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 2/16/2026, 6:07 PM
Legend.
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