‘The Godfather’ Star Robert Duvall Dead at 95 Years Old: ‘One of the Greatest Actors of Our Time’

Robert Duvall, an Academy Award winner for his performance in Tender Mercies, has died. He was 95.

The news of the iconic Hollywood actor’s death was confirmed Monday, February 16, on his official Facebook page by his wife Luciana Pedraza.

“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time,” she wrote in a statement. “Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”

“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller,” the statement continued. “To me, he was simply everything. 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,” Luciana wrote. “In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”

Born January 5, 1931, Duvall’s career in Hollywood spanned numerous decades. His first major success was playing Tom Hagen in The Godfather, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and The Godfather Part II.

He was also Oscar-nominated for his work in Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, The Apostle, A Civil Action and The Judge.

Though he had no children, Duvall was married four times. Aside from his marriage to Pedraza — whom he wed in 2005 — he was also married to Barbara Brent from 1964 to 1981, to Gail Youngs from 1982 to 1986 and to Sharon Brophy from 1991 to 1995.

In one of his last posts on social media, he wished his followers a happy Thanksgiving in November.