Legendary actor Robert Duvall, known for The Godfather, dead at 95

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Robert Duvall, the legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95, his wife confirmed in a social media post.

Duvall’s wife, Luciana Duvall, confirmed his passing in a public social media post

Anya Zoledziowski · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2026 1:42 PM EST | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago

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Actor Robert Duvall arrives at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2015. Duvall died on Sunday at age 95, his wife confirmed in a social media post. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

Robert Duvall, the legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95, his wife confirmed in a social media post.

“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort,” Luciana Duvall, 54, wrote. “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything.”

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