Oscar winner Robert Duvall dead at 95

Oscar winner Robert Duvall dead at 95
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Robert Duvall, one of the most respected actors of his generation, has died, the NYT reports. With a career spanning more than six decades, he rose to prominence in the 1960s and gained widespread acclaim for his role as Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II.

He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Tender Mercies (1983) and delivered memorable performances in films such as Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove, and The Apostle, which he also wrote and directed.

Known for his understated intensity and versatility, Duvall was a towering figure in American cinema.

He was 95 years old.