LEGEND LOST

Robert Duvall dead at 95

THE star, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as a former cin the 1983 classic Tender Mercies, passed away on Sunday.

Key Points

  • Wife Luciana posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute, calling him her beloved husband and cherished friend.
  • She praised his devotion to craft, characters, good meals, and "holding court."
  • Won the 1983 Academy Award for Best Actor for Tender Mercies, playing a former country music star.
By PQ Staff
PublishedFebruary 17, 2026 12:26 AM
UpdatedFebruary 17, 2026 1:06 AM

ROBERT Duvall has died.

The actor, 95, passed away at his home Sunday, his wife Luciana confirmed in a Facebook post Monday.

She wrote: “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.

“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.”

The Hollywood icon won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as a former country music star in the 1983 classic Tender Mercies.

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