Robert Redford’s daughter revealed that her family has not yet held a public funeral for the actor, as she slammed fake AI posts claiming otherwise.
Amy Redford, 55, took to Instagram on Wednesday to shut down the fake claims and share memorial plans for the iconic Hollywood star, who died in September at the age of 89.Â
‘There have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes, and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications,’ she wrote.
‘Renderings of my Dad, who clearly has no say, and depictions of my family that do not represent anyone in a positive light are extra challenging during a difficult time. We are grieving together, and we are all in support of one another.’
She admitted that there ‘are many elements of it that were created with good intent’ but added, ‘I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost.’Â
Amy clarified that the family have not held a ‘public funeral’ yet and ‘are working out plans for a memorial in the future.’Â
Robert Redford’s daughter Amy, 55, revealed that her family has not yet held a public funeral for the actor, as she slammed fake AI posts claiming otherwise; Pictured with Robert in 2003
‘There have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes, and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications,’ she wrote in an Instagram post on WednesdayÂ
She started the lengthy post writing, ‘I want to thank you for the overwhelming love and support that has come by way of emails, texts, DM’s, snail mail and sometimes drops on my doorstep since my dad’s passing.’
‘It’s clear that he meant so much to so many, and I know that my family is humbled by the outpouring of stories and tributes from all corners of the globe.’Â
‘I also want to share, as many of you know, I am still on the Social Media learning curve. It isn’t my instinct to post often, but when I do check in, I love seeing many of your stories, activities, and updates.’
She then criticized some fans for their AI videos.
After sharing the family’s plans for a memorial, she added, ‘Every family should have the ability to mourn, represent the person they lost and pay homage in the way that fits their values and family culture best.’
‘AI isn’t going anywhere. My hope is to keep AI in the land of transparent usage where it belongs.’
‘Let human authenticity live, inspire and be the connective tissue we all crave,’ she added.
The Oscar-winner died in his sleep at his home in Utah, outside of Provo.
The announcement of his death was made by Cindi Berger, the chief executive of the publicity firm Rogers & Cowan PMK.
‘Renderings of my Dad, who clearly has no say, and depictions of my family that do not represent anyone in a positive light are extra challenging during a difficult time,’ she added; Redford seen in a 1973 still
Amy clarified that the family have not held a ‘public funeral’ yet and ‘are working out plans for a memorial in the future’; Redford pictured in 2002
The Oscar winner died in his sleep at his home in Utah, outside of Provo, in September at the age of 89; Pictured 2021
Redford shared Amy with historian Lola Van Wagenen, to whom he was married to from 1958 to 1985. They also had sons James and Scott, and daughter Shauna; Seen with Lola and James in 1969
Redford was one of the top Hollywood leading men for decades, appearing in blockbusters such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men.
His first big break came in 1963, when he starred on Broadway in Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, which he would later reprise.
He often starred alongside many of Hollywood’s leading ladies at the time, like Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were in 1973, and Jane Fonda in the 1967 film, Barefoot in the Park.
The actor began directing later in life and won an Oscar for Ordinary People in 1980.
He founded the nonprofit Sundance Institute in 1981, which became a staple in the arts world for years to come.
Throughout his career, Redford won countless awards and accolades.
In 1981, he won an Oscar for Best Director for his part in Ordinary People.
His 1994 movie, Quiz Show, was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director at the 1995 Oscar Awards.
Redford also won multiple Golden Globe Awards, including Best Director for Ordinary People in 1981.
In 2016, President Barack Obama awarded Redford as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is America’s highest civilian honor.
Redford was one of the top Hollywood leading men for decades, appearing in blockbusters such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (seen in a still) and All the President’s Men
He often starred alongside many of Hollywood’s leading ladies at the time, like Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were in 1973, and Jane Fonda in the 1967 film, Barefoot in the Park (seen in a still with Fonda)
Typically, it is awarded to ‘individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.’
Redford was married to historian Lola Van Wagenen from 1958 to 1985, and they shared four children together – sons James and Scott Anthony Redford, and daughters Amy and Shauna Redford.
Sadly, his son James passed away in 2020 after a battle with bile duct cancer, while Scott passed away at only ten weeks old, from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In 2009, Redford married German artist Sibylle Szaggars.
