Robert Redford, the Academy Award-winning actor, died at 81. His career spanned over 80 films, including iconic roles in *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* and *The Sting*. Redford, who wasn't a strong student, found his passion in art and nature, eventually founding the Sundance Institute to support independent filmmakers. His interviews reveal a complex individual who valued freedom and artistic expression, grappling with public perception and the challenges of both acting and directing.

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