00:00Robert Duall, the Oscar-winning actor whose quiet intensity shaped some of American cinema's
00:06most memorable characters in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird, and
00:11Tender Mercies, has passed away at 95.
00:15His wife, Luziana Duall, announced the death in a statement on Monday.
00:19Yesterday, we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest
00:24actors of our time.
00:25Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.
00:29To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller.
00:34To me, he was simply everything.
00:35She shared through Facebook posts.
00:38His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal,
00:44and holding court.
00:45For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human
00:50spirit they represented.
00:51In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all.
00:56Known for subtle, authentic performances, Robert emerged as one of cinema's most respected actors.
01:02He won Oscar for Best Actor in 1983 for his portrayal of a washed-up country singer in Tender
01:09Mercies, a role regarded as a masterclass in understated performance.
01:13And over the course of his career, he was nominated six more times for an Academy Award.
01:20Whether he played a strict military man, broken preachers, or thoughtful cowboys, Robert brought
01:25honesty to every part.
01:27He once said his role in the miniseries Lonesome Dove was among his favorites, feeling he had
01:32captured a very specific individual guy who represents something important in our history.
01:38He appeared in nearly 100 films and even stepped behind the camera, directing films like The
01:44Apostle and Assassination Tango, the latter reflecting his love for Argentina where he met Luziana
01:50Pedreza.
01:52That was Robert Duvall's gift.
01:53He did not need noise or flourish.
01:55He arrived, understood the moment, and delivered it with truth, who leaves behind a body of work
02:00that will continue to speak for him.
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