Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Star of 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' Dies at 95
Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has passed away at the age of 95. Duvall died peacefully at his home (a farm) in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by love and comfort, according to a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall. No specific cause of death was immediately provided. Born Robert Selden Duvall on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, California, he built one of the most versatile and respected careers in Hollywood, spanning over seven decades. He became a master of character acting, disappearing into roles that ranged from quiet intensity to explosive charisma. His breakthrough came with early supporting parts, including Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and the deranged Major Frank Burns in MASH* (1970). But it was Francis Ford Coppola's masterpieces that cemented his legacy: as the calm, calculating consigliere Tom Hagen in The G...