Robert Duvall, known for ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ passes away — details
In addition to this iconic performance, Duvall treated the world with the role of consigliere Tom Hagen in The Godfather and The Godfather II.
In the earlier days of his stunning career, he played Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as plenty of other roles that helped cement his place in the world of film.
Over the course of his years on film, he was nominated for the Oscar seven times and won one, for best actor in 1984’s Tender Mercies, in which he played a country singer battling alcoholism.
He also received nominations for The Godfather (1973), Apocalypse Now (1980), The Great Santini (1981), The Apostle (1998), A Civil Action (1999), and later for The Judge (2015).

According to NBC News, Duvall did not want a formal service, with his family asking from his fans to honor his memory by “watching a great film, telling a good story around a table with friends, or taking a drive in the countryside to appreciate the world’s beauty.”
His Oscar nominations spanned over four decades, exemplifying a career that was both consistent and diverse.
Tributes from fellow colleagues and fans poured in, honoring his legacy.