Hollywood said goodbye to a giant this week as Robert Duvall passed away at 95 at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, surrounded by family. Known for a career that spanned generations, Duvall built a reputation for disappearing into roles while staying fiercely private off screen.
His wife, Luciana Pedraza, shared a heartfelt tribute, describing him not just as a celebrated storyteller, but as her partner in life—someone who loved great meals, deep conversations, and the simple joy of being present with the people he cared about.
Robert Duvall, Donald Trump. Credit: Getty Images
Away from the cameras, Duvall lived for horses, cooking, and tango. Politics wasn’t his usual stage, and when he did speak about it, he kept things blunt and personal rather than performative.
In a 2014 interview with The Daily Beast, he called the political climate messy and admitted he didn’t fit neatly into any one box.
He referenced Jack Kerouac when talking about loving the country despite its flaws, and he criticized how history is sometimes flattened in pop culture—pointing to films like The Butler while noting complicated truths about figures such as John F. Kennedy.
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