PROVO, Utah (AP) — Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and godfather for independent cinema as Sundance founder, dies at 89.

AP obituary here…

Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement. No cause of death was provided.

After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and “The Way We Were,” capping that decade with the best director Oscar for 1980’s “Ordinary People,” which also won best picture in 1980. His wavy blond hair and boyish grin made him the most desired of leading men, but he worked hard to transcend his looks — whether through his political advocacy, his willingness to take on unglamorous roles or his dedication to providing a platform for low-budget movies.

Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in “The Way We Were,” (1973), directed by Sydney Pollack. Hubbell and Katie’s first night in bed requires two days to film. Streisand asks for take after take with Redford atop her. (Photofest)
Oscar-winner Robert Redford places ‘Lions’ alongside his earlier socially conscious hits, ‘All the President’s Men’ and ‘Brubaker.’