Hollywood A-listers are mourning legendary actor Robert Duvall’s death. The recipient of multiple coveted accolades, including an Academy Award, Duvall has starred in numerous acclaimed movies such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Apostle, and Days of Thunder, to name only a few.
Celebrities pay tribute to Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95. After his death was announced by his wife, Luciana Pedraza, tributes have poured in from across the film industry. Numerous notable actors have since taken to social media to celebrate Duvall’s stellar legacy.
Adam Sandler, who shared the screen with Duvall in Hustle (2022), penned an emotional farewell on Instagram for the late star. “Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had,” Sandler wrote. He continued, Such a great man to talk to and laugh with. Loved him so much. We all did. So many movies to choose from that were legendary. Watch them when you can. Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.”
Viola Davis took to her Instagram Threads to share a heartfelt message for The Godfather actor. She worked with Duvall in the 2018 thriller Widows, calling the experience an “honor.” The actress continued, “I was in awe. I’ve always been in awe of your towering portrayals of men who were both quiet and dominating in their humanness.”
She concluded, “You were a giant… an icon… Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Lonesome Dove… etc… Greatness never dies. It stays… as a gift. Rest well, sir. Your name will be spoken… May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”
Additionally, Alec Baldwin shared an Instagram video, remembering Duvall’s masterful performances over the years. “I wanted to say something very briefly about Robert Duvall. It’s so hard to talk about in a memorializing way, whatever word you want to use, in a tribute about someone with as vast a career as Robert Duvall,” Baldwin said.
Other prominent celebrities who honored Robert Duvall’s memory include Michael Keaton, Walton Goggins, Josh Gad, author Stephen King, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
