India, Feb. 16 -- Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor whose career extended over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 95. His spouse, Luciana Duvall, verified that Robert died on Sunday.

In a Facebook post, Robert Duvall's wife wrote: "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. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of th...