Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor, passed away at the age of 96 in his home in Virginia. This was reported by the BBC, citing an official statement from his wife Luciana.
The actor passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a rich legacy in cinema.
Duvall became famous for his roles in iconic films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," as well as in many other movies.
He won the Oscar in 1984 for his outstanding lead role in the film "Tender Mercies," and was nominated for this prestigious award a total of six times, the last time in 2014 for the film "The Judge."
In the film "Apocalypse Now," directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Duvall played the role of Colonel Bill Kilgore, who became iconic thanks to the scene with helicopter attacks set to Wagner's music and the memorable line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."
The actor also mentioned that one of his favorite roles was that of Augustus McCrae from the miniseries "Lonesome Dove."
