Robert Redford Dᴇath: Morgan Freeman, James Gunn, Meryl Streep and More Pay Tribute to “Lion of Hollywood”

In the wake of Robert Redford’s passing, Hollywood biggies line up to celebrate the iconic actor/director’s contributions to the medium.

robert redford death tributes from morgan freeman, james gunn, meryl streepCredit:- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor-turned-director, who founded the Sundance Film Festival, has passed away at the age of 89 at his home in the mountains of Utah, surrounded by his loved ones.

The actor, who leaves behind a legacy that championed the Indie landscape, gave voices to talents outside of the mainstream climate.

In the wake of his passing, whose body of work has continued to inspire stories to this day, many Hollywood icons have chimed in to celebrate Redford, including Meryl Streep, who said, “One of the lions has passed.

Rest in peace my lovely friend”.

Other notable tributes are listed below.

Tributes Galore Following Robert Redford’s Passing

Shortly after Redford’s passing this Tuesday, major figures took to their socials to pay tribute to the Sundance founder, honoring his immense contributions to showbiz.

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Taking to X, revered author Stephen King described Redford as part of the exciting Hollywood in the ’70s and ’80s.

Euphoria star Colmon Domingo showered admiration over Redford’s lasting impact on the industry.

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Eden director Ron Howard expressed gratitude for Redford’s contributions to the Independent circuit.

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William Shatner shared his condolences with Redford’s family on X.

Morgan Freeman recounted his friendship with Redford, whom he met on Brubaker.

Ethan Hawke, on IG, also chimed in to echo Redford’s impact on the Indie circuit and his advocacy for environmentalism.

Ben Stiller simply noted, “No actor more iconic”.

Jamie Lee Curtis took to IG to celebrate Redford’s feats.

Benny Safdie took to X to post a still from Three Days of the Condor.

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James Gunn stressed that Robert Redford was the movie star, adding that he’ll be greatly missed.

Beyond praising the late actor, James Gunn shared his personal picks for viewers eager to explore Redford’s filmography.

James Gunn Names His Favorite Robert Redford Movies

From leading political thrillers in the ’70s to nabbing an Oscar win for his directorial debut, Ordinary People, and opening new doors for Independent filmmakers with Sundance, Redford’s accomplishments can’t be overstated.

Robert Redford as Bob Woodward in All the President's MenA still from All the President’s Men | Credit: Warner Bros.

To celebrate his majestic presence, both on and off-screen, Gun shared his picks for viewers interested in Robert Redford’s body of work, barring the heavily revered Sting or Butch Cassidy, which most are already familiar with.

Movie
Rotten Tomatoes

Three Days of the Condor
87%

All the President’s Men
94%

The Natural
83%

All Is Lost
95%

Ordinary People
89%

Brubaker
74%

Jeremiah Johnson
91%

Barefoot in the Park
81%

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
90%

The Candidate
89%

While a tremendous loss for cinema, Redford’s legacy will continue to be celebrated through his works and his contributions to the medium.

Drop your favorite Redford movie below!