General Discussion

Goonch

(4,481 posts) Mon Feb 16, 2026, 01:22 PM Monday

107

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.

64 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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

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

Boo Goonch Monday #2

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

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

Do you remember the question? evolves Monday #18

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

Thanks for that, Lisa. evolves Monday #35

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

You have to say "spoiler alert" BaronChocula Monday #27

;-{) Goonch Monday #21

Great Republican actor quaint Monday #3

Too bad about that part EYESORE 9001 Monday #5

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

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

Yes! I like it, too! calimary Monday #45

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

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

Here quaint Monday #39

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

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

I think he was an incredible actor, popsdenver Yesterday #63

Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit dweller Monday #4

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

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

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

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

Robert Duvall - my favorite quote AverageOldGuy Monday #8

I'm gonna save this quote. calimary Monday #54

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fantastic actor Norbert Monday #15

And James Caan and Gene Hackman Bluestocking Monday #41

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

"It was quite the party" Prairie_Seagull Monday #26

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

Charlie Don't Surf Coldwater Monday #28

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

The Great Santini! Chasstev365 Monday #31

A Thing About That Movie ProfessorGAC Monday #38

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

Boo Radley is gone, TNNurse Monday #32

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

So many wonderful performances!! 31st Street Bridge Monday #34

RIP Uncle Prent Hoosier_Progressiv Monday #36

Wow YoshidaYui Monday #42

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

... 2naSalit Monday #44

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

Remember the name of his mate? miyazaki Monday #53

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

"I don't trust happiness" VGNonly Monday #50

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

Rest in Peace the GREAT Robert Duval! LetMyPeopleVote Monday #52

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

We lost another legand MustLoveBeagles Monday #57

He could really play a Southerner well! Shermann Monday #58

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

I loved him as Gus McRae. Ilsa Monday #60

A great actor. kentuck Monday #61

Robert Clouds Passing 23 hrs ago #64