Robert Redford’s life in pictures from Oscar success to final role as actor dies

Oscar winner Robert Redford has died, aged 89, it’s been announced this week, following a decades-long career as an actor, director and producer that began in the 1960s

It’s been announced that Robert Redford has died, aged 89. The news earlier today has prompted tributes to the actor, whose decades-long career included roles in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).

Robert made his film debut in War Hunt (1962) before becoming a ‘leading man’ in projects like Barefoot in the Park (1967) and the Candidate (1972). He later ventured into directing, even winning an Oscar for Ordinary People (1980).

The producer, who was a father-of-four, as well as a grandfather, away from his work, had retired from acting in recent years. Following the news of his death this week, we’ve taken a look back at some highlights from his career.