Robert Redford, screen idol turned director and activist, dies at 89, New York Times reports

"The iconic actor is best known for his acclaimed performance in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The Hollywood leading man turned producer and influential supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, is best known for his roles in Indecent Proposal, The Great Gatsby and All The President's Men. Redford first came to prominence in the late 1960s, establishing himself as one of Hollywood's pre-eminent leading men."

"Redford first came to prominence in the late 1960s, establishing himself as one of Hollywood's pre-eminent leading men. He had high-profile roles in All the President's Men, playing journalist Bob Woodward reporting on the Watergate scandal under Richard Nixon, and The Sting, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. Redford died on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, the New York Times reported, citing his publicist. More to follow.."

Robert Redford rose to prominence in the late 1960s and became one of Hollywood's pre-eminent leading men. He earned acclaim for his performance in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and starred in high-profile films including All the President's Men, The Sting, Indecent Proposal, and The Great Gatsby. He played journalist Bob Woodward reporting on the Watergate scandal and received an Oscar nomination for The Sting. He later became a producer and influential supporter of independent films through the Sundance Institute. Redford died on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, according to his publicist.

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