Hollywood star Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95, his wife confirmed in a statement.
The Oscar winning actor had a huge number of credits to his career including roles in the likes of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and his Academy Award winning turn in Tender Mercies. Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise
His wife Luciana Duvall said that Duvall had died yesterday (15 February) at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, with her statement calling him ‘one of the greatest actors of our time’,
She said: “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time.
“Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.
“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court.
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