We Remember
This dedication recognizes those in film whom we have lost in 2025. Their performances, contributions, and mastery have been forever preserved in celluloid and in the digital space.
MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER
ACTOR/PRODUCER
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LONI ANDERSON
ACTRESS
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LALO SCHIFFRIN
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CARY-HIROYUKI TAGAWA
ACTOR/PRODUCER
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MICHAEL MADSEN
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TCHEKY KARYO
ACTOR
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BRIGITTE BARDOT
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SALLY KIRKLAND
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DIANE LADD
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GIL GERARD
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Reel of Remembrance
This video reel highlights those giants of cinema that we lost in 2025.
We Will Never Forget
We will always remember those in film whom we have honored in years past. Click the button below to visit those honorees whom we have remembered in years past.
A Special Tribute to:
Robert Redford
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Robert Redford’s journey from a young, aspiring actor to a revered Hollywood icon is a testament to the power of talent, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. Throughout his illustrious career, he has captivated audiences with his magnetic performances, inspired filmmakers with his visionary directing, and championed important social and environmental causes. As we reflect on his remarkable life and legacy, it’s clear that Robert Redford’s impact on the entertainment industry and the world at large will continue to be felt for generations to come..
“We're deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Redford, the iconic actor who played Roy Hobbs in the legendary baseball film 'The Natural,'"
"Redford, who was a Red Sox fan, will forever be remembered for giving us one of the greatest baseball characters in movie history.”
- Major League Baseball
“He will be remembered as one of the great storytellers in our country's history," Woodward wrote . He also shared quotes of Redford's that he had collected through several interviews over the last 10 years, sharing the actor's views on the current state of the nation among other topics.
"I loved him, and admired him -- for his friendship, his fiery independence, and the way he used any platform he had to help make the world better, fairer, brighter for others.”
- Bob Woodward, Journalist
“A LIFE! FAMILY• ART• TRANSFORMATION • ADVOCACY• CREATION• LEGACY Thank you Robert Redford,”
- Jamie Lee Curtis
“It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can't stop crying," the actress said. "He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”
- Jane Fonda
“Working with Redford on 'All the President’s Men' was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had. He was that rare person where what you see is what you get: the decency he projected in his movies was genuine. I’ll miss him,”
- Dustin Hoffamn
“The world has lost an incredible actor, director, husband, father, friend,"
"Robert’s legacy will live on forever in so many ways and I will carry the many memories we share close to my heart. What I would do for just one more dance.”
- Demi Moore
“One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”
- Meryl Streep
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford. Bob's vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world,"
"Beyond his enormous contributions to culture at large, we will miss his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit, and his love for the creative process. We are humbled to be among the stewards of his remarkable legacy, which will continue to guide the Institute in perpetuity,.”
- Sundance Institute