Robert Redford, 89, passed away on September 16 near Provo, Utah. The legendary actor, director, and climate activist touched the lives of many with performances in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Sneakers,” and “The Natural,” just to name a few.
Josh Brolin, 57, shared a touching tribute a few hours after Redford’s passing was confirmed. He follows other meaningful tributes from Kiefer Sutherland, Meryl Streep, and many others.
Josh Brolin: ‘You Were One of the Great Humans’
Brolin shared a heartfelt tribute to Redford in an Instagram post on September 16.
“I auditioned for him once,” Brolin began his post. “I didn’t get it, but had a great time with him. He was present and told me a lot of great stories. He never, from what I could tell, drank the Kool-Aid. He beat to his own drum.”
“He was moved by a grit and a light that was fueled and billowed from inside himself.”
“As a misfit, he found a way and utilized it himself fully. Hear! Hear! Too many people drinking the Kool-Aid nowadays,” Brolin continued. “His is a life to be celebrated. A career comes and goes. But for those you move… there’s that diamond that never decomposes.”
“Rest in peace, Redford. You were one of the great humans.”
Antonio Banderas & Ethan Hawke Share Poetic Tributes
GettyAntonio Banderas, 65, was another Hollywood actor to share a tribute to the late actor on Instagram.
“Robert Redford leaves us, an icon of cinema in every sense,” Banderas shares. “Actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Festival. His talent will continue to move us forever, shining through the frames and in our memory.”
Writer, actor, and director Ethan Hawke, 54, published a short but sweet tribute to the Hollywood icon.
“Robert Redford, our ultimate champion of independent film, relentless advocate for authentic storytelling and piercely passionate environmentalist,” Hawke’s post began. “Robert’s legacy remains ingrained in our culture, transformed by his artistry, activism, and the founding of Sundance Institute and Film Festival.”
‘He Was a Hero to Many’
GettyAnother icon of cinema, Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, shared his thoughts on the passing of Redford while promoting his new film, “One Battle After Another.”
“It’s a great loss, first off. Not only was he an incredible actor, he did ‘Three Days of the Condor,’ ‘All the President’s Men.’ He was an exceptional director as well as actor,” DiCaprio said to Sky News. Films that will stand the test of time. But more than anything, he was an avid environmentalist and spoke for indigenous rights, a member of the NRBC.”
“He was a hero to many in our industry, including me.”
Josh Brolin has such a way with words. What a wonderful tribute to an icon.