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Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

Hollywood is mourning one of its greatest actors and directors. Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, leaving behind a monumental cinematic legacy. A big screen icon, he played unforgettable roles, from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to “Out of Africa” and made his mark as a director with classics such as “Ordinary People” and “A River Runs Through It”. The founder of the Sundance Film Festival and a champion of independent cinema, Redford was also a committed advocate for the environment and civil liberties. With a career spanning more than six decades, he leaves an indelible mark on the history of cinema. FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson tells us more about his legacy.

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