Robert Redford’s Daughter Praises Him in Loving Comments After His Passing

Entertainment industry icon Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025. He was 89. His family, and the rest of the world, have been mourning his death, and in a recent appearance on “Today,” his daughter, Amy Redford, opened up about her father and his legacy ahead of the Sundance Film Festival.

The festival will start on January 22, and was launched by Robert in 1978. 

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Amy Redford Discusses Her Late Father Robert Redford

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In her appearance on “Today,” Amy reflected on the brilliant qualities that her father had. “You know, he was playful and curious and kind, and I think what he taught us to do is really find the thing that we’re most passionate about and the things we think might be able to change the world,” she said. 

Amy also discussed her childhood and how her father chose to raise his kids out of the limelight. It was a decision she is thankful for. “The best thing I think he did for my family was raise us between New York City and the mountains of Sundance, because we got to live between the city and in natural law, and taught us a very strong value of stewardship,” she said. “So, you know, that’s something that I think all of us bring to the table to this day.” 

Speaking of Robert’s legacy, specifically about his film festival, she said, “I think his legacy is really about giving forward. It’s like a community that comes home every single year.” 

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Remembering Robert Redford’s Legacy 

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This year will be the first Sundance Film Festival since Robert’s passing. The creation of the festival, now one of the most prestigious in the entertainment industry, had a significant impact on filmmaking. 

In a statement after his passing, the Sundance Institute shared insight into Robert’s contribution to film. “Bob’s vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world,” the statement read, People reports. 

They continued, “Beyond his enormous contributions to culture at large, we will miss his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit, and his love for the creative process. We are humbled to be among the stewards of his remarkable legacy, which will continue to guide the Institute in perpetuity.”