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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The Road
The Apostle
Lonesome Dove
Just an incredible career. One good movie after another. And never got in to politics. I remember he was on Howard Stern years ago and howard tried to goad him in to bad mouthing people and politics and he didn’t go for it and got pissed off.
I just watched his Colonel Helicopter Air Cavalry attack Apocalypse Now scene. He was an outstanding actor. RIP.
He was also in the original 1969 version of “True Grit”. He played Ned Pepper.
He was the original Lucky Ned Pepper.
Along with “Deep Impact” and “The Road”.
I agree with you.
It took me YEARS to get over “The Great Santini.”..
Of course I hated Jon Voight in ‘Coming Home’ and had to do the same wait & see.
RIP.
He was a Marine too
God, can you get me off the hook. For old times sake.
Can’t do it, Tom.
Enjoyed this lesser known Duvall movie all filmed in Utopia TX and Fredricksburg TX about a young golfer that has a meltdown during a tournament. Duvall plays a retired golf pro that takes the young golfer under his wing.
“Seven Days in Utopia” (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZG0VkiWjTo
https://utopiatexas.info/seven_days_movie.html
“”Tender Mercies to his list of great performances.””
Dating Shirley MacLain - I forgot that one...Loved every movie I ever saw with him in it...
I love the smell of Naplam in the morning...
Smells like victory.
Some day this wars gonna end...
He was in six movies that were either nominated or won for best picture. That’s a sign he was one of the greats.
I don’t think anyone has mentioned ‘Second Hand Lions’. I can watch that one over and over.
Cant do it, Sally.
I’m wrong - post 24.
He was the best of my generation.
His portrayal of an old west Texas cowboy in “Lonesome Dove” was classic!!
Lucky Ned Pepper! R.I.P.
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