Venkatesh; Robert Redford; Adivi Sesh 
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Robert Redford no more: Adivi Sesh and Venkatesh pay tribute to late Hollywood icon

Robert Redford, who passed away on Tuesday, was 89 years old at the time of his demise

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Tributes have been pouring in since Tuesday evening for Robert Redford, the legendary Hollywood actor-filmmaker who passed away on Tuesday. The legendary actor was 89 years old. On Wednesday, Adivi Sesh and Venkatesh took to their X page to share a few words about Redford, and pay their tributes.

Venkatesh posted a note, “Robert Redford had a rare magic on and off the screen that touched so many lives, mine included.” Venkatesh also described Redford as one of his "all-time favorites, a huge inspiration and someone whose work and spirit I’ll hold close forever." 

In his tribute, Adivi Sesh penned, “The Sundance Kid is No More. Effortless. Charming. Subtle. Genuine. Rest In Peace Robert Redford.” Sesh also took note of how many of Robert Redford performances moulded the shape of America cinema, listing a few classics like Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, The Sting, Out Of Africa, All The Presidents Men, Spy Game, and The Natural. “Extraordinary Films. Extraordinary Man. Legend,” Sesh added in his post as a concluding note. 

Earlier today, many notable Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor among others took to their social media page to honour the late legend. 

Redford, who began his career in 1962, came to known as one of the most popular faces in Hollywood in the 60s and 70s. The actor was also known for backing independent cinema to a great extent, as the person who found the Sundance Film Institute. Redford’s last on-screen appearance was in Avengers: Endgame

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