Robert Redford Dead at 89, National Guacamole Day, National Working Parents Day, and National Voter Registration Day are Celebrated

Actor, director, and activist Robert Redford dies at 89. The Hollywood icon and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died earlier today at his home in Utah. He was best known for his work in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men , as well as for directing classics such as Ordinary People and A River Runs Through It . His passing was revealed in a statement by his publicist, writing 'Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah-the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly.' Aside from his work in film, Redford was also a passionate environmental activist. His cause of death has yet to be revealed. Today's holidays: National Guacamole Day, National Working Parents Day, National IT Professionals Day, National Stepfamily Day, National Play-Doh Day, National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Voter Registration Day. In today's birthday news: Actor Ed Begley Jr. 76, actor Mickey Rourke 73, magician David Copperfield 69, actress Jennifer Tilly 67, actress Molly Shannon 61, singer Marc Anthony 57, actress Amy Poehler 54, rapper Flo Rida 46, actress Mandy Moore 41, singer Nick Jonas 33.