Robert Redford Dies | Drudge Retort

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Robert Redford, the acclaimed actor, director, and environmental activist, died on Tuesday at age 89 at his home in Utah following a brief illness, as confirmed by his publicist Cindi Berger. His career spanned iconic roles in films like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting," and "All the President's Men," an Oscar win for directing "Ordinary People," and the founding of the Sundance Institute in 1981, which became a cornerstone for independent cinema.

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Bummer.

He was one of the good ones.

#1 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-09-16 09:25 AM

He was a good man and fine actor for his time. RIP

#2 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2025-09-16 10:25 AM

"I am glad Robert Redford is dead. He was very liberal and I hated him because of that. A long national nightmare is over. The world is now a better place."

What would happen right now if a MAGA person employed by a very prominent company posted that?

This feels like an interesting/important thought experiment.

#3 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2025-09-16 10:35 AM

Damn, Damn, Damn...Peace out Robert...You inspired me to Ski, a la Downhill Racer...And to become involved in Politics with All the President's Men...Farewell to the Sundance Kid...

#4 | Posted by kmtahir2023 at 2025-09-16 11:01 AM

What movie should I watch to get a sense of who Robert Redford was as an actor?

The other question have, is when these famous actors die, why isn't there a station that would play just their movies for a day? Or period?

Anyhow. Rest in Peace Robert.

#5 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-09-16 11:29 AM

What would happen right now if a MAGA person employed by a very prominent company posted that?

I love thought experiments!

Pretty sure that exact thing is happening somewhere in America.

But the thing is it is not political leaders or the President of the United States saying it. So absolutely nothing would or will happen.
Just another maga fart in the wind.

Robert Redford was not a polarizing or controversial figure.

And.

Because the obviously world is NOT a better place without Robert Redford.

#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-09-16 11:30 AM

#5 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Man in the Wilderness. All the president's men, Brubaker.

Man in the Wilderness is my personal favorite of his movies.

About fur trappers in the 1820's old Northwest.

Great images, Unforgettable really.

RIP old man. You created Beauty.

#7 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-09-16 11:47 AM

RIP old man. You created Beauty.

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And the Sundance Film Festival.. providing an unparalleled platform for exposure for independent films and emerging artists.

#8 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-09-16 11:53 AM

Scratch Man in the Wilderness.

Redford wasn't even in it. Sorry, I'm a feeb.

I had it confused with another movie I can't remember the name of.

If I can figure out the name I will post it.

#9 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-09-16 11:54 AM

RIP

#10 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-09-16 11:56 AM

@#5 Oneironaut

He was in a lot of good movies.

These are my 2 favorites:

"Jeremiah Johnson" (1972)

And

"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969)

My favorite line from the movie "Jeremiah Johnson" when Redford asks Will Geer about ever being lonesome for a woman:

youtu.be

#11 | Posted by shane at 2025-09-16 11:56 AM

A lot of people don't realize this but Robert Redford could have been an MLB hall of famer had he not been shot. He had that much talent. Some people even called him a natural at the game. I saw a documentary that explains it all.

#12 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-09-16 11:57 AM

"why isn't there a station that would play just their movies for a day?"

Try TMC.

I haven't checked lately but if anyone is gonna do that it would be them.

They have the extensive film library to be able to.

I would bet they are.

Nice to see that even foreign agitators love our American films.

#13 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-09-16 12:11 PM

Re 13

Sorry. That would be TCM.

www.tcm.com

I am apparently dyslexic in the coffee before morning.

#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-09-16 12:14 PM