Renowned actor Robert Duvall, an Academy Award winner, passed away at his home in Virginia at the age of 96. This was reported by the BBC, citing a statement from his wife Luciana.
Duvall passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a multitude of memorable roles.
He gained worldwide fame from films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," in which he portrayed unforgettable characters.
The actor won an Oscar in 1984 for his outstanding role in the film "Tender Mercies," and throughout his career, he was nominated for this prestigious award six times, the last being in 2014 for the film "The Judge."
In the iconic film "Apocalypse Now" by Francis Ford Coppola, he played the role of Colonel Bill Kilgore. The famous scene with the helicopter attack set to Wagner's music and his line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" have become classics of cinema.
Duvall also noted that one of his favorite roles was that of Augustus McCrae from the miniseries "Lonesome Dove."
