Remembering Robert Redford in photos: the life of the Oscar-winning director and activist

Tuesday 16 September 2025 15:52 BST

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Robert Redford, the acclaimed Oscar-winning director, activist and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died Tuesday, at 89. See photos from throughout his remarkable life and career here.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Remembering Robert Redford in photos: the life of the Oscar-winning director and activist

Remembering Robert Redford in photos: the life of the Oscar-winning director and activist

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