The news of Hollywood's representative actor Robert Redford passing away on the 16th (local time) has led to a wave of mourning.
American media, including the NYT, remember Robert Redford as a "leading handsome actor in Hollywood," the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, and an environmental activist, focusing on his diverse legacy.
CNN reported, "He was an Academy Award-winning director and a Hollywood top star, but he was also a person dedicated to causes he cherished."
Actors who worked alongside Robert Redford also conveyed their messages of remembrance. Jane Fonda said, "He was a beautiful person who meant a lot to me," adding, "I will continue to fight for the America he symbolized."
Meryl Streep also expressed her condolences, stating, "One of the lions has left us," and wished for "the peace of my beloved friend's soul."
Utah Governor Spencer Cox expressed gratitude, saying, "His dedication made Utah share its beauty with the world." The Lincoln Center cinema praised him as "an unflagging advocate for emerging filmmakers."
Messages of condolence also came from the political arena. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emphasized, "He was a true American icon who advocated for environmental protection and accessibility to the arts, providing opportunities for a new generation."
Robert Redford, a legendary actor and director in Hollywood, and known as the godfather of independent film, gained worldwide popularity with representative works such as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'The Sting.'
He won the Oscar for Best Director for 'Ordinary People,' which he directed in 1980, and received the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
