US acting legend Robert Redford, best known for roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, has died at the age of 89.
In a statement, his publicist Cindi Berger said: Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah - the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.
Tributes have been paid to the Oscar-winning star by actors including Meryl Streep and Jane Fonda.
Redford, also famous for founding Utah's Sundance Film Festival, won a best director Oscar in 1980 for Ordinary People. He announced his retirement from performing in 2018, having said in 2016 that he was tired of acting.
Hollywood actress Streep, who co-starred with him in Out of Africa, led the tributes, saying: One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.
Fonda, a lifelong friend of Redford who starred alongside him in films such as 1967's romcom Barefoot in the Park, said he was a beautiful person in every way.
It was 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid that made Redford an overnight star, co-starring with Paul Newman. He went on to create a legacy that included the establishment of the Sundance Film Festival, which has helped countless indie filmmakers gain success.
As a prominent environmentalist, Redford's impact extended beyond film, influencing advocates for social and environmental justice. He is survived by his wife Sibylle Szaggars and two daughters, leaving a rich legacy of artistry and activism.
