Robert Duvall has been one of the few actors to remain relevant for multiple decades. But his death at 95 marks the end of his remarkable career spanning more than seven decades. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Pedraza, who shared in a Facebook statement that he passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026. Robert, who had worked in iconic films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Tender Mercies, is now survived by his current wife, Luciana Pedraza. Let us know why the veteran actor had no kids despite four marriages.
Robert Duvall opened up about his struggle for fatherhood
Robert Duvall had been quite open about his desire to become a father, but admitted that it never happened despite his efforts. According to Today, he once made a candid comment in a 2007 interview with a Magazine and said, “I guess I’m shooting blanks”. The actor had revealed that he had tried to have children during his four marriages and even outside his marriages in long-term relationships, but he was unsuccessful. Further, Robert Duvall acknowledged that he had once considered adoption. But he could never pursue it fully.
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