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February 19, 2026
From the archives: Robert Duvall
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Feb. 15, 2026 at the age of 95. In this June 25, 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile, the star of such classics as "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove" talked with Rita Braver about his career, including the early days hanging out with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman; his Oscar-winning performance as a country singer in "Tender Mercies"; and his love of westerns. He even gave a visiting reporter an impromptu tango lesson.
TL;DR
- Robert Duvall, an Academy Award-winning actor, died on Feb. 15, 2026, at age 95.
- A 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile covered his career, including classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now."
- He discussed early friendships with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman.
- His Oscar-winning performance in "Tender Mercies" was featured.
- Duvall's love for westerns and an impromptu tango lesson were also mentioned.
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