United Kingdom, Feb. 19 -- Reese Witherspoon has remembered Robert Duvall as a "wonderful gentleman" following his death.

The 49-year-old actress teamed up with the late, great acting icon - who passed away last weekend aged 95 - in 2008 romantic comedy Four Christmases.

Reese feels fortunate she had the opportunity to share the screen with The Godfather star Robert, praising him as an "extraordinary actor".

She wrote on her Instagram Stories: "I feel very lucky that I got to work with Robert Duvall in this lifetime.

"What an extraordinary actor ... and a wonderful gentleman."

Reese also admitted the late Hollywood star's legacy will "live on through his wonderful performances".

She added: "His legacy will live on through his wonder...