Hollywood figures and fans of the movies mourned the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the actor, Oscar-winning director and Sundance Film Festival founder.Actor Colman Domingo said Redford had an “everlasting impact” on movies and director Ron Howard called his Sundance Film Festival a “game changer.” “Reservation Dogs” director Sterlin Harjo said Redford empowered filmmakers.Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump said they admired his work.Redford died Tuesday “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said.The marquee of the Egyptian Theater in Park City, Utah, was changed Tuesday to read: "Applause for Bob Redford! Thank you Sundance Kid!”Here's a roundup of some notable reaction to Redford's death and his legacy.“It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone.
I can’t stop crying.He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way.
He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.” — in a statement.“It was a huge loss to our community.Not only was he an incredible actor — we all know his work — but his ability, as a director too, films like “Quiz Show.” He was one of the first guys to do political thrillers - “Three Days of the Condor,” “All the President’s Men” — ...
he paved the way for films like this but more so than anything, he was a staunch environmental leader and was a member of the NRDC, like me, and fought for Indigenous rights — the list goes on and on.We lost a legend today.” — in an interview with The Associated Press."He’s always been an inspiration for me, as I’m sure he is for many, many other actors, but also just in the way that he turned his set experience as an actor into being a really accomplished director as well, and all the philanthropic stuff he did.
I would love to live as long as he had and accomplish all the things that he’s done an...