Return to the post: Oscar-winner & legend Robert Duvall passed away at the age of 95
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- Washington, DC Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died at 95. He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, as confirmed by a statement from his wife, Luciana. Duvall famously portrayed the Corleone family’s key adviser in “The Godfather,” earning an Academy Award nomination in 1972 and reprising the role in “The Godfather Part II.” He skipped “The Godfather Part III” due to a pay dispute. His family has stated that no formal service will be held, encouraging others to honor his memory by enjoying a great film, sharing stories with friends, or appreciating nature’s beauty. Pictured: Robert Duvall BACKGRID USA 16 FEBRUARY 2026 BYLINE MUST READ: MediaPunch / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Washington, DC Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died at 95. He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, as confirmed by a statement from his wife, Luciana. Duvall famously portrayed the Corleone family’s key adviser in “The Godfather,” earning an Academy Award nomination in 1972 and reprising the role in “The Godfather Part II.” He skipped “The Godfather Part III” due to a pay dispute. His family has stated that no formal service will be held, encouraging others to honor his memory by enjoying a great film, sharing stories with friends, or appreciating nature’s beauty. Pictured: Luciana Pedraza, Robert Duvall BACKGRID USA 16 FEBRUARY 2026 BYLINE MUST READ: MediaPunch / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Washington, DC Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died at 95. He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, as confirmed by a statement from his wife, Luciana. Duvall famously portrayed the Corleone family’s key adviser in “The Godfather,” earning an Academy Award nomination in 1972 and reprising the role in “The Godfather Part II.” He skipped “The Godfather Part III” due to a pay dispute. His family has stated that no formal service will be held, encouraging others to honor his memory by enjoying a great film, sharing stories with friends, or appreciating nature’s beauty. Pictured: Robert Duvall BACKGRID USA 16 FEBRUARY 2026 BYLINE MUST READ: MediaPunch / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
