By Megha Rawat

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Robert Redford, the Academy Award-winning actor, has died at 89, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and a nine-figure fortune. Hollywood mourns the loss of the Indecent Proposal star, who died at his cherished Sundance home in Utah. His six-decade career spanned iconic acting roles, acclaimed directing and a business empire, making him one of cinema’s wealthiest and most influential figures. Redford, known for iconic roles in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Cindi Berger, who noted that Redford passed away surrounded by loved ones, according to Fox News In an official statement, Berger shared, “Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.” Also Read | Robert Redford’s Death: Trump Comments On Oswar-winning Actor, Director: ‘Hottest Man’ Robert Redford’s Net Worth Using his Hollywood earnings, Redford purchased property at Timp Haven, a Utah ski resort, which he named Sundance after one of his movie characters. He went on to establish the Sundance Film Festival to celebrate independent cinema. Redford also founded Sundance Cinemas, Sundance Catalog, the Sundance Institute, and the Sundance Channel. In 2018, he announced his retirement from acting following the release of his final film, The Old Man and the Gun. His net worth is estimated at approximately $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Robert Redford’s movies and career He began his acting career on stage and television in the late 1950s and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his Broadway debut in the play Tall Story in 1959. He also appeared in several TV shows, such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, and Route 66. His breakthrough role was in Neil Simon’s Broadway hit Barefoot in the Park in 1963, which led to his film debut in War Hunt and meteoric success as a leading man in Hollywood. Redford branched into directing in his 40s, and went on to win an Academy Award for Ordinary People. It also won Redford three other Oscars, including best picture. He also directed The Milagro Beanfield War, A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show, a show which was about a notorious 1950s TV scandal, was nominated for four Oscars. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.