Robert Redford: the story of the health and death of the legendary actor, producer, and director
16 september 2025 в 19:13
Robert Redford was a cinematic force. He became famous as a young heartthrob in the 1970s before becoming one of the most prolific actors, producers, and directors in the industry. Even at an advanced age, Redford continued to work. In fact, just six months before his death, Redford made a cameo appearance in Dark Winds on AMC, for which he was an executive producer. Naturally, fans are wondering if Redford battled any illness or faced any health problems before his death in September 2025.
Below is an overview of Redford’s health history and death.
Redford was 89 years old when he passed away.
No, Redford did not disclose any illnesses or obstacles in his final months. Issues can arise with age, so anything could have happened by the time he reached 89.
However, Redford had a mild case of polio when he was 11 years old.
«I was around when the polio epidemic was still a threat. You could catch it», - the actor of the film «All Is Lost» told SBS News in 2014. «I had a mild case of this disease when I was 11, and fortunately, it was so mild that it didn’t cause me any real harm. Polio was a part of my life, so when Jonas Salk invented the vaccine, it was just amazing news».
Since the cause of death was not immediately reported, it is unclear how Redford died. Cindy Berger, chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, told The New York Times that he died in his sleep at his home outside of Provo, Utah, on September 16, 2025. The publication was the first to report the death of the star of «Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid».
Berger shared a statement with People, which said: «Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance in the mountains of Utah — a place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be greatly missed. The family asks for privacy».
Apparently, Redford led a healthy lifestyle towards the end of his life. He was not an alcoholic, despite online rumors. However, he admitted to getting into trouble while attending the University of Colorado Boulder before his acting career took off. He was on a baseball scholarship until he lost half of it and was expelled from school due to excessive alcohol consumption.
«I wasn’t ready to be a student», - Redford previously admitted to the Wilmington Morning Star. «The University of Colorado Boulder was definitely known as a party school. The temptations were great».
After being expelled from the university, Redford traveled through Europe and became interested in acting. By the end of the 1960s, he gradually began working in television and film
Below is an overview of Redford’s health history and death.
Redford was 89 years old when he passed away.
No, Redford did not disclose any illnesses or obstacles in his final months. Issues can arise with age, so anything could have happened by the time he reached 89.
However, Redford had a mild case of polio when he was 11 years old.
«I was around when the polio epidemic was still a threat. You could catch it», - the actor of the film «All Is Lost» told SBS News in 2014. «I had a mild case of this disease when I was 11, and fortunately, it was so mild that it didn’t cause me any real harm. Polio was a part of my life, so when Jonas Salk invented the vaccine, it was just amazing news».
Since the cause of death was not immediately reported, it is unclear how Redford died. Cindy Berger, chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, told The New York Times that he died in his sleep at his home outside of Provo, Utah, on September 16, 2025. The publication was the first to report the death of the star of «Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid».
Berger shared a statement with People, which said: «Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance in the mountains of Utah — a place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be greatly missed. The family asks for privacy».
Apparently, Redford led a healthy lifestyle towards the end of his life. He was not an alcoholic, despite online rumors. However, he admitted to getting into trouble while attending the University of Colorado Boulder before his acting career took off. He was on a baseball scholarship until he lost half of it and was expelled from school due to excessive alcohol consumption.
«I wasn’t ready to be a student», - Redford previously admitted to the Wilmington Morning Star. «The University of Colorado Boulder was definitely known as a party school. The temptations were great».
After being expelled from the university, Redford traveled through Europe and became interested in acting. By the end of the 1960s, he gradually began working in television and film
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