Hollywood Legend and MCU Star Robert Redford Dies at 89

Hollywood icon Robert Redford, renowned for his extensive film career and his role as Alexander Pierce in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, passed away on September 16 at the age of 89. Marvel Studios confirmed his death, expressing profound sadness at the loss of a cinematic giant.

Redford joined the MCU in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, delivering a memorable performance as the seemingly benevolent U.S. government leader who was secretly a Hydra operative. His portrayal was praised for its charm and gravitas, drawing parallels to the 1970s paranoid thrillers he famously anchored, such as Three Days of the Condor.

He reprised his role for his final on-screen film appearance in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Beyond Marvel, Redford’s illustrious career spanned decades, with starring roles in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and Ordinary People, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director.

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who worked with Redford on his MCU films, shared their condolences: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of the incomparable Robert Redford — a true legend whose acting and directing inspired us throughout our careers.” They further highlighted his legacy through his activism and the profound influence of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, which he founded.

Redford’s impact on film, both in front of and behind the camera, and his dedication to environmental advocacy and independent cinema, leave an extraordinary and lasting legacy.

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