US acting legendRobert Redford, Oscar-winning actor turned director and godfather of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. The Hollywood legend died in his sleep, according to a statement from his publicist.

USacting legend Robert Redford died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, the New York Times reported. He was 89.

Redford died in his sleep and a specific cause was not given, according to a statement by Cindi Berger, the chief executive of publicity firm Rogers & Cowan PMK, according to the newspaper.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

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