Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning star of ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 95

Actor Robert Duvall died Sunday at his home, according to a social post attributed to his wife, Luciana Duvall photo

Wires
February 17, 2026

Robert Duvall, the U.S. actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of an over-the-hill country singer in the film "Tender Mercies" and also delivered memorable performances in two "The Godfather" pictures and "Apocalypse Now," has died. He was 95.

Duvall died Sunday at his home, according to a social post attributed to his wife, Luciana Duvall, which didn’t specify a cause of death. He had long lived at a horse farm in Fauquier County, Virginia, the Washington Post reported.

Known for his ability to play diverse characters, Duvall built a resume that few actors matched. He appeared in more than 80 films. With parts in "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Apocalypse Now," "M*A*S*H" and "Network," he was among the most represented actors in the American Film Institute’s Top 100 movies.