One of Hollywood’s most commanding yet understated actors has taken his final bow. Robert Duvall’s death marks the end of an era — and his parting request is as moving as any role he played.
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Robert Selden Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor celebrated for his performances in “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” died on February 15, 2026, at age 95.
While audiences knew him for his commanding screen presence, those closest to him described a far more personal side. In a deeply personal message, his wife offered a glimpse into the man the public rarely saw.

Robert Duvall arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 27, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
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