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Tributes for Hollywood icon Robert Duvall were shared early on Monday after news of his passing at 95.
seemed on the verge of tears as he expressed his sadness over the death of the actor with a video posted to Instagram.
The Blue Jasmine star said that it was not easy to talk about the legendary thespian when he had such a glorious and long career.
Former Bond girl Jane Seymour was another star who sung the praises of Duvall in a sweet Instagram post.
also recognized what a stellar artist Duvall was while delivering excellent performances in such hit movies as Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies.
shared a photo of Duvall from The Godfather as she wrote, 'The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall.'
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Duvall also made plenty of commercial fare such as Gone In 60 Seconds, Days Of Thunder and Lonesome Dove.
Tributes for Hollywood icon Robert Duvall were shared early on Monday after news of his passing at 95. Jane Seymour shared a photo with Duvall. 'There are actors who perform, and there are actors who inhabit a role completely,' wrote the British-born actress
Sandler shared a post on Instagram. The comedian, 59, starred alongside Duvall in Jeremiah Zagar’s 2022 movie Hustle. Sandler captioned his post by writing, 'Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had'
Baldwin was seen in a kitchen at home in a black shirt when he spoke to the camera.
'I wanted to say something very briefly about Robert Duvall...,' he began as he noted the star had a 'vast career.'
He added, 'I have said very often, that handling dialog and speaking speeches is a very powerful part of acting, no doubt, depending on the writer in film and theater... Duvall of course occupies a very unusual place in my life.
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'When he did To Kill A Mockingbird he just destroyed you,' added Baldwin of the 1962 film.
He then said, 'With his performance as Boo Radley he used not a single word of dialogue, not a single word, and he just shatters you whenever you watch that movie. Those scenes with Duvall are just so arresting.'
Seymour shared a photo with Duvall.
'There are actors who perform, and there are actors who inhabit a role completely,' wrote the British-born actress.
'Robert Duvall did the latter. His presence on screen carried honesty, weight, and grace.
'James Keach and I had the privilege of working with him on The Stars Fell on Henrietta, and we were able to share in his love of barbecue and even a little tango. Those moments off camera were just as memorable as the work itself.
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Baldwin was seen in a kitchen at home in a black shirt when he spoke to the camera. 'I wanted to say something very briefly about Robert Duvall...,' he began as he noted the star had a 'vast career'
Jamie Lee Curtis shared a photo of Duvall from The Godfather as she wrote, 'The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall.'
'I'm thankful for the moments shared and for the artistry he gave the world. He will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences to his family.'
Sandler shared a post on Instagram.
The comedian, 59, starred alongside Duvall in Jeremiah Zagar’s 2022 sports comedy-drama movie Hustle.
Sandler captioned his post by writing, 'Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had. Such a great man to talk to and laugh with. Loved him so much. We all did.
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The actor, left, with Al Pacino in 1974's The Godfather, Part II
The Handmaids Tale with Duvall and Faye Dunaway
He studied drama at Principia College in Illinois and subsequently moved to New York City to develop his talents at the Neighborhood Playhouse, where his classmates included Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman and James Caan.
