Posted on 02/16/2026 10:28:32 AM PST by Morgana
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95.
He was best known for playing Tom Hagen opposite Al Pacino and Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
The actor's wife, Luciana, announced the news Monday on Facebook, writing, '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.'
She added ... 'To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. 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.'
he San Diego native worked as an actor for seven decades.
Duvall began his career on TV with minor roles in the 1960s on The Defenders, Playhouse 90 and Armstrong Circle Theatre.
He made his feature film acting debut portraying Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
Other early roles include Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), Bullitt (1968), True Grit (1969), M*A*S*H (1970), THX 1138 (1971), Joe Kidd (1972), and Tomorrow (1972).
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One of my favorite actors. RIP
Great actor, don’t forget to add Tender Mercies to his list of great performances.
Great actor. 95 is a good run. RIP and thank you.
Boo Radley to Tom Haden to Gus McCrae Great Great Actor
Add ‘Lonesome Dove’ to great performances also.
RIP
great actor. I hated him for years for The Great Santini, but grew to love him in Four Christmases.
I’m sorry; he was a great actor, but also a good, very intelligent man.
im not really a “star gazer”, but he was def one of he “big boys”. Loved his movies.
A great actor played all kinds of roles but I remember him best as the Pharisee, the Hypocrite characters like myself.
“M*A*S*H” movie as Frank Burns. “The Handmaid’s Tale” as The Commander.
Best portrayal of Robert E. Lee ever in God’s and Generals!
Great actor. Condolences to family and friends of Robert Duvall. RIP sir.
One of my favorites is the Twilight Zone episode with the doll house, ‘Miniature’.
oh yeah...”CHARLIE DONT SURF”!!!!
One of the best. RIP
Loved him in The Great Santini. You had a good run. Rest in Peace Mr. Duvall.
Rest in Peace.
Second Hand Lions is one of my favorites.
Open Range was one of his great roles. So many other great movies.
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