Tributes for Hollywood icon Robert Duvall were shared early on Monday after news of his passing at 95.
Alec Baldwin seemed on the verge of tears as he expressed his sadness over the death of the actor with a video posted to Instagram.
The Blue Jasmine star said that it was not easy to talk about the legendary thespian when he had such a glorious and long career.
Former Bond girl Jane Seymour was another star who sung the praises of Duvall in a sweet Instagram post.
Adam Sandler also recognized what a stellar artist Duvall was while delivering excellent performances in such hit movies as Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies.
Jamie Lee Curtis shared a photo of Duvall from The Godfather as she wrote, 'The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall.'
Duvall also made plenty of commercial fare such as Gone In 60 Seconds, Days Of Thunder and Lonesome Dove.
Baldwin was seen in a kitchen at home in a black shirt when he spoke to the camera.
'I wanted to say something very briefly about Robert Duvall...,' he began as he noted the star had a 'vast career.'
He added, 'I have said very often, that handling dialog and speaking speeches is a very powerful part of acting, no doubt, depending on the writer in film and theater... Duvall of course occupies a very unusual place in my life.
'When he did To Kill A Mockingbird he just destroyed you,' added Baldwin of the 1962 film.
He then said, 'With his performance as Boo Radley he used not a single word of dialogue, not a single word, and he just shatters you whenever you watch that movie. Those scenes with Duvall are just so arresting.'
Seymour shared a photo with Duvall.
'There are actors who perform, and there are actors who inhabit a role completely,' wrote the British-born actress.
'Robert Duvall did the latter. His presence on screen carried honesty, weight, and grace.
'James Keach and I had the privilege of working with him on The Stars Fell on Henrietta, and we were able to share in his love of barbecue and even a little tango. Those moments off camera were just as memorable as the work itself.
'I'm thankful for the moments shared and for the artistry he gave the world. He will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences to his family.'
Sandler shared a post on Instagram.
The comedian, 59, starred alongside Duvall in Jeremiah Zagar’s 2022 sports comedy-drama movie Hustle.
Sandler captioned his post by writing, 'Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had. Such a great man to talk to and laugh with. Loved him so much. We all did.
'So many movies to choose from that were legendary. Watch them when you can. Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.'
Walton Goggins hailed Duvall as the 'greatest storyteller of all time.'
The 54-year-old actor has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to his former co-star.
Alongside a series of throwback photos of them together, Walton wrote on Instagram: 'The celestial light just lost its glow... It certainly did for me.
'Bobby Duvall, the greatest storyteller of all time just left us. He was my friend. My mentor. I’ve had these photos with me for 30 years. They were taken by the still photographer on the set of THE APOSTLE, the movie he wrote and directed. I was 24. The privilege of getting to work with this man, to know this man is still the most important experience of my life.
'He was my North Star, my hero. He knew it. He gave me permission, afforded me the privilege of never having to leave his side while we were working… we maintained a deep friendship for years after. He didn’t have to do that. But he did. He had that effect on a lot of people… but this was my story. I love you Bobby. Thank you for changing my life. Sammy.'
Viola Davis said she was 'in awe' of Duvall when they worked together.
The 60-year-old actress wrote on Instagram: 'I had the honor of working alongside you in Widows. I was in awe. I’ve always been in awe of your towering portrayals of men who were both quiet and dominating in their humanness. You were a giant… an icon… Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Lonesome Dove… etc… Greatness never dies. It stays… as a gift. Rest well, sir. Your name will be spoken… May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest [heart emojis].'
Meanwhile, Michael Keaton has heaped praise on his former co-star and friend. The 74-year-old actor - who appeared with Duvall in Ron Howard’s 1994 film The Paper - observed that the late movie star was 'greatness personified as an actor.'
Keaton wrote on the photo-sharing platform: 'Another friend goes down. acted with and became friends. shared a great afternoon on my front porch talking about horses. he was greatness personified as an actor. RIP RD.'
The Hollywood star passed away on Sunday, with his wife, Luciana, confirming that he was 'at home, surrounded by love and comfort'.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Luciana said: 'Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.
'To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. 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. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.'
Duvall was born in San Diego, California, in January 1931, and was the son of a rear admiral in the US Navy. Duvall was expected to follow in his father's footsteps during his younger years, and although he joined the US Army and served in Korea, he ultimately opted to pursue a career in the movie business.
He once told People: 'I was terrible at everything but acting — I could barely get through school.'
He studied drama at Principia College in Illinois and subsequently moved to New York City to develop his talents at the Neighborhood Playhouse, where his classmates included Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman and James Caan.
Duvall initially attracted attention for his theatre acting, appearing in productions of A View from the Bridge, and Wait Until Dark.
Following that, he starred in movies such as Bullitt and True Grit, while he also earned plaudits for his performance in M*A*S*H.
In 1972, he played Tom Hagen in The Godfather, which earned him an Oscar nomination, and he reprised the role for the sequel in 1974.
In 1979, he played the part of Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, the epic war film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1983 for his portrayal of an alcoholic former country music star in the film Tender Mercies.
The acclaimed actor - who never officially announced his retirement - later starred in Deep Impact, Thank You for Smoking, Jack Reacher, The Apostle, and The Judge.
The two-time Emmy winner was married four times, and is survived by his wife Luciana.
ROBERT DUVALL'S LOVE LIFE
Robert Duvall had an interesting love life that was in the public eye.
The Oscar-winning actor had four wives from the 1960s until his death on Sunday at the age of 95.
Though he worked with several big-name actresses such as Shirley MacLaine (Terms of Endearment), Sissy Spacek, Barbara Hershey (Falling Down) and Angelina Jolie (Gone In 60 Seconds), he never married a major star.
Instead, he had quieter romances.
His first wife was beauty Barbara Benjamin.
They met during the shooting of To Kill a Mockingbird when he was in his early thirties.
The two said 'I do' in 1964 but divorced in 1975.
In 1982 he got married for a second time. The lucky lady was beauty Gail Youngs. The marriage lasted only four years as they divorced in 1982.
His third wife professional dancer Sharon Brophy. They wed in 1991 but divorced just four years later in 1995.
In 2005, Duvall married his fourth wife, Luciana Pedraza, when on the set of the 2003 film Assassination Tango, about the life of a hitman who travels to Argentina for a job, as well as his discovery of Argentine tango and his relationship with a woman living there.
Duvall was still married to Pedraza at the time of his death.
