Robert Duvall, 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' Actor, Dies at 95

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The Hollywood film world is once again in mourning with the news of the passing of legendary actor Robert Duvall.

The Academy Award winner passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 95.

This sad news was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Pedraza Duvall, in a public statement on Facebook.

Luciana said her husband passed away peacefully at home, stating that "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort."

Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and was nominated for his roles in films including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini,” has died. He was 95.https://t.co/klsQ13Ketj pic.twitter.com/yboVVtFLSL

— Variety (@Variety) February 16, 2026

Robert Selden Duvall, born on January 5, 1931, passed away at his ranch in The Plains, Virginia, or Middleburg, Virginia, on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95.

Many fellow actors, including Al Pacino, with whom he starred in The Godfather, offered their condolences and reminisced about Duvall's phenomenal talent.

Pacino called Duvall "a man born to be an actor," and that "his understanding of acting and his phenomenal talent will always be remembered."

Luciana Duvall also described her late husband as more than just an Academy Award-winning actor and a great director.

For him, Robert Duvall was everything: someone who truly loved the characters he played and brought a passion to every conversation.

Robert Duvall began his acting career after studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York, under the guidance of Sanford Meisner, after completing his military service in the United States Army.

His unforgettable film debut was as the mysterious Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1962.

Some of his most famous roles include Tom Hagen, the legal adviser to the Corleone mafia family, in "The Godfather" (1972) and "The Godfather Part II" (1974).

He also stole the show as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in "Apocalypse Now" (1979), famous for his iconic line, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."

Other notable roles include Mac Sledge, a bankrupt country music star, in 'Tender Mercies' (1983), and Major Frank Burns in 'M*A*S*H' (1970).

Duvall also captivated audiences as Augustus 'Gus' McCrae in the television miniseries 'Lonesome Dove' (1989).

Beyond his acting chops, Robert Duvall also demonstrated his talents behind the scenes as a director and writer.

He directed and wrote several acclaimed films, including 'Angelo, My Love' (1983), 'The Apostle' (1997), and 'Assassination Tango' (2002). 'The Apostle' in particular earned critical acclaim and demonstrated Duvall's artistic depth.

His most recent films include 'The Pale Blue Eye' and 'Hustle' in 2022, in which he continues to deliver powerful and memorable performances.

He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1983 for his role as Mac Sledge in the film "Tender Mercies."

In total, Duvall has been nominated seven times for an Oscar, including for his roles in "The Godfather" (1972), "Apocalypse Now" (1979), "The Great Santini" (1979), "The Apostle" (1997), "A Civil Action" (1998), and "The Judge" (2014).

In addition to his Oscars, he has also won four Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and one BAFTA Award, cementing his position as one of the greatest actors of all time.