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Goonch

(5,355 posts) Mon Feb 16, 2026, 02:22 PM Feb 16

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Legendary actor Robert Duvall dead at 95 [View all]

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/robert-duvall-dead/507-602cd9af-40dd-4906-a671-b83bac86dd01

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose career across seven decades included memorable roles in "Tender Mercies," "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died. He was 95 years old.

The death was confirmed by Duvall's wife, Luciana, on the actor's Facebook page. She said Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love and comfort.

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Legendary actor Robert Duvall dead at 95 [View all] Goonch Feb 16 OP

Ohhhh! I hadn't realized he was 95. I thought he was closer to DeNiro's age (82) hlthe2b Feb 16 #1

Boo Goonch Feb 16 #2

That was his film debut, as Boo Radley. sop Feb 16 #14

Interesting. 'Boo Radley' was an answer on Final Jeopardy last week. LisaM Feb 16 #16

Do you remember the question? evolves Feb 16 #18

Yes. The category was 1960s novel characters. LisaM Feb 16 #25

Thanks for that, Lisa. evolves Feb 16 #35

After Boo Radley, Duvall had a few small supporting roles, including the cab driver in 'Bullitt,' with Steve McQueen. sop Feb 16 #24

You have to say "spoiler alert" BaronChocula Feb 16 #27

;-{) Goonch Feb 16 #21

Great Republican actor quaint Feb 16 #3

Too bad about that part EYESORE 9001 Feb 16 #5

He did wake up a little and stopped supported them. quaint Feb 16 #7

"Repuglycans" ......they are, spot on I like it KS Toronado Feb 16 #22

Yes! I like it, too! calimary Feb 16 #45

Did he, or was it that AI generated crap talk that splashed a month or so ago... Brother Buzz Feb 16 #37

check out the link on post 39. not ai generated nt orleans Feb 16 #40

Here quaint Feb 16 #39

Great storyteller, had the tough old Texan down perfectly Warpy Feb 16 #49

Agree. Didn't mean to imply we shouldn't appreciate his work. quaint Feb 16 #56

I think he was an incredible actor, popsdenver Feb 17 #63

Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit dweller Feb 16 #4

"Whackin' a surly bartender ain't much of a crime" Shrek Feb 16 #12

I think the best performance he ever gave out of all the great performances in his career valleyrogue Feb 16 #6

The Twilight Zone: Season 4, Episode Eight "Miniature" Air Date: February 21, 1963 Goonch Feb 16 #19

Yes indeed. An episode not to be missed! RobertDevereaux Feb 16 #20

Robert Duvall - my favorite quote AverageOldGuy Feb 16 #8

I'm gonna save this quote. calimary Feb 16 #54

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." edbermac Feb 16 #9

That is the quote that came to my mind when I read this OP Nictuku Feb 16 #10

One of the all-time great scenes in film making. SergeStorms Feb 16 #30

NOW my husband remembers who he is!!! mountain grammy Feb 16 #48

I really liked his acting. Didn't realize he was that old. LoisB Feb 16 #11

I saw him speak at my college reunion 20 years ago PCIntern Feb 16 #13

Fantastic actor Norbert Feb 16 #15

And James Caan and Gene Hackman Bluestocking Feb 16 #41

My favorite was Gus in "Lonesome Dove." Grumpy Old Guy Feb 16 #17

"It was quite the party" Prairie_Seagull Feb 16 #26

Oh no 💙 🙏 RIP 🙏 I loved his movies TommieMommy Feb 16 #23

Charlie Don't Surf Coldwater Feb 16 #28

I was just thinking of him last night. SergeStorms Feb 16 #29

The Great Santini! Chasstev365 Feb 16 #31

A Thing About That Movie ProfessorGAC Feb 16 #38

That's one of my favorite movies. cannabis_flower Feb 16 #46

Boo Radley is gone, TNNurse Feb 16 #32

The original Frank Burns in the movie M*A*S*H ms liberty Feb 16 #33

So many wonderful performances!! 31st Street Bridge Feb 16 #34

RIP Uncle Prent Hoosier_Progressiv Feb 16 #36

Wow YoshidaYui Feb 16 #42

I love the smell of Democracy in the morning! 3825-87867 Feb 16 #43

... 2naSalit Feb 16 #44

He was the lead in a 70s George Lucas sci-fi movie. LudwigPastorius Feb 16 #47

Remember the name of his mate? miyazaki Feb 16 #53

I don't. It's been too long since I've seen it. LudwigPastorius Feb 16 #62

"I don't trust happiness" VGNonly Feb 16 #50

One of the greatest actors of the last half-century... OmegaX Feb 16 #51

Rest in Peace the GREAT Robert Duval! LetMyPeopleVote Feb 16 #52

When she lived in DC, my high school friend used to tango at his studio badhair77 Feb 16 #55

We lost another legand MustLoveBeagles Feb 16 #57

He could really play a Southerner well! Shermann Feb 16 #58

Somethin about a young bull and an old bull on a hill, lookin down at the herd ..... 3Hotdogs Feb 16 #59

I loved him as Gus McRae. Ilsa Feb 16 #60

A great actor. kentuck Feb 16 #61

Robert Clouds Passing Feb 17 #64