Adam Sandler, Jamie Lee Curtis And Others Pay Tribute To Robert Duvall, Who Died At Age 95

Remembrances poured successful Monday successful grant of Robert Duvall, nan Oscar-winning character known for roles successful “Apocalypse Now,” “Lonesome Dove,” Tender Mercies" and arsenic nan intrepid consigliere of nan first 2 “Godfather” movies.

Duvall died Sunday astatine property 95 astatine at his location successful Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a connection posted connected his Facebook page by his wife, Luciana Duvall.

Viola Davis

“I’ve ever been successful awe of your towering portrayals of men who were some quiet and dominating successful their humanness. You were a elephantine … an icon … Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Lonesome Dove … etc … Greatness ne'er dies. It stays … arsenic a gift. Rest well, sir. Your sanction will beryllium spoken.” — nan actor, Duvall's co-star successful “Widows,” connected Instagram.

Adam Sandler

“Funny arsenic hell. Strong arsenic hell. One of nan top actors we ever had. Such a awesome man to talk to and laughter with. Loved him truthful much. We each did. So galore movies to take from that were legendary. Watch them erstwhile you can. Sending his woman Luciana and each his family and friends our condolences.” — nan actor, who starred pinch Duvall successful “Hustle,” connected X.

Michael Keaton

“another friend goes down. acted pinch and became friends. shared a awesome day connected my beforehand structure talking astir horses. he was greatness personified arsenic an actor.” — nan actor, Duvall's co-star successful “The Paper,” connected Instagram.

Robert Patrick

“We talked horses, dogs, Clemson football, dancing nan tango and Marlon Brando. At 1 constituent he told maine to spell find nan missive Marlon had sent him aft they worked together connected The Godfather. It was typed and perfectly composed. Bobby was much proud of that missive than his Oscar. Marlon was nan character he looked up to.” — nan actor, remembering a caller sojourn astatine Duvall's location successful Virginia, connected Facebook.

Rob Schneider

"Powerful yet gentle arsenic a vertebrate successful his unforgettable move successful “The Lonesome Dove,” Bob had nan expertise to make you hide instantly nan conceit that you were watching a capacity and gripped america pinch nan sincerity and emotion of a consigliere arsenic Tom successful “The Godfather.” Equally hilarious arsenic nan surfer loving Army Officer successful “Apocalypse Now,” he ne'er gave a infinitesimal for nan assemblage to not believe." — nan actor, connected Facebook.

Jamie Lee Curtis

“The top consigliere nan surface has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall” — nan actor, connected Instagram

SAG-AFTRA

“We observe nan bequest of Robert Duvall, a existent acting fable whose activity shaped generations. Twice honored pinch SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, his power connected nan trade will endure. Our thoughts are pinch his wife, Luciana, and each who loved him.” — nan national that represents actors and broadcasters, connected X.

Mike Huckabee

“One of my champion days was spending a afloat time pinch Robert Duvall & his beautiful woman astatine his ranch — interviewed him for my past Fox News show. He was gracious, hospitable, & humble. Truly a man & 1 of nan top actors of each time. He didn’t ‘play’ a role— he WAS nan role.” — nan U.S. ambassador to Israel, connected X.