India, Feb. 17 -- Robert Duvall, the legendary actor known for his roles in iconic films like 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' has passed away, his wife Luciana confirmed in a statement on Facebook on Tuesday. A cause of Duvall's death was not revealed but the statement said that he died "peacefully at home." The actor was 95.

Luciana Duvall revealed that the family "said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time." She added: "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 ...