Robert Duvall, the U.S. actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of an over-the-hill country singer in the film ¡°Tender Mercies¡± and also delivered memorable performances in two ¡°The Godfather¡± pictures and ¡°Apocalypse Now,¡± has died. He was 95.
Duvall died Sunday at his home, according to a social post attributed to his wife, Luciana Duvall, which didn¡¯t specify a cause of death. He had long lived at a horse farm in Fauquier County, Virginia, the Washington Post reported.
Known for his ability to play diverse characters, Duvall built a resume that few actors matched. He appeared in more than 80 films. With parts in ¡°To Kill a Mockingbird,¡± ¡°Apocalypse Now,¡± ¡°M*A*S*H¡± and ¡°Network,¡± he was among the most represented actors in the American Film Institute¡¯s Top 100 movies.
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