Beloved actor of the 1972 film “The Godfather,” Robert Duvall, lived a robust life up until his death on Feb. 15 at the age of 95 years old.
Before his passing, Duvall lived on his horse ranch in Middleburg, Virginia, where he and his wife, Luciana Pedraza, spent their days in a rural paradise secluded from Hollywood noise, according to his Facebook.
Duvall and Pedraza were married for over 20 years, having tied the knot in 2005. The Argentinian actress was his longest-lasting marital relationship after divorcing three times before saying “I do,” People reported.
Robert Duvall’s Last Role in Film Was in 2022
GettyAccording to his IMDb, before his death, Duvall worked in film up until his 90s, making his acting career well over six decades. His last film was the 2022 Netflix mystery-thriller “The Pale Blue Eye.” In which Duvall played the role of Jean Pepe, an expert in satanic rituals who provided insight about reoccurring murders near West Point.
Duvall also appeared in “Hustle” that same year, taking on the role of Rex Merrick, the fictional owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and mentor to Adam Sandler’s character Stanley Superman.
Just one year before his last two roles in film, Duvall played Mason Hawk, an insightful mentor who helped the youth understand a deeper meaning behind being an orphan, in the sports drama “12 Mighty Orphans.”
Robert Duvall’s Favorite Role in Film
GettyDuvall soaked up every moment he could in front of the camera before passing away. On his Facebook, the Oscar Award winner often shared short clips of himself discussing his memories in film, things that mattered most to him, his favorite meals — and even wished his fans happiness throughout the holidays.
In one of his last videos shared in May 2025, Duvall opened up about his favorite role he had ever been cast in. “Augustus McCrae was my favorite character ever that I’ve played in films,” he shared of his role in the 1989 CBS miniseries “Lonesome Dove.”
In October of that same year, the “Wild Horses” actor shared a video discussing how when he was younger, he aspired to become a professional football player. He even attended the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967.
According to many of his Facebook posts, Duvall was an avid reader, often placing a novel in front of him during his recordings for social media. One of the last-known books he read was “The Grizzlies and Us,” authored by his dear friend Lynne Seus.
Robert Duvall’s Poem About Butterflies
GettyDuvall’s insightful mind remained sharp, too — sharing a poem he wrote in July 2023 after being inspired by a video his wife took of butterflies.
His poem reads, “High, high, high in the clear blue sky flies a beautiful butterfly, but not real nearby. His wings are colorful yet transparent. I should never have seen one so quite apparent. God bless the butterfly.”
In Pedraza’s statement about his death, shared on his Facebook, she wrote that he passed away “peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”
His beloved wife added that Duvall will be remembered for his dedication to his work and zest for life, writing, “His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented.”
