Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Star of 'The Godfather,' Dies at 95
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. His wife Luciana confirmed the news on social media. Duvall's career spanned seven decades and included iconic roles in 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Tender Mercies,' and 'The Apostle.' Known for bringing a compassionate humanity to hard-edged characters, Duvall appeared in over 90 films and was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. His portrayal of a Pentecostal preacher in 'The Apostle,' which he also wrote and directed, remains one of cinema's most authentic depictions of faith.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
— 2 Timothy 4:7
Duvall's long career was marked by an uncommon devotion to his craft and an unflinching willingness to portray men of deep conviction — including men of God. In 'The Apostle,' he showed Hollywood that faith could be portrayed with complexity and dignity, not caricature. His race is finished, and the work endures.