India, Sept. 16 -- Robert Redford, the handsome screen idol known for his golden-boy look and an inspiration for independent filmmakers worldwide, has died, media reports said.

The actor, who slowly shifted to the world of direction and founded the Sundance Film Institute, died in Utah, his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK said.

"Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah-the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly," Berger said in a statement to CNN.

"The family requests privacy," he said.

In his glorious career that spanned decades, he received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Gol...