Robert Redford, film icon and Sundance founder, dies at 89

Career Overview - Robert Redford, a Hollywood icon, passed away at 89 [1] - Redford was an Oscar-winning director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival [1] - He was initially concerned about being typecast as just a pretty face [1] - Redford gained superstardom after the blockbuster "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" [1] - In 1980, Redford won his first Oscar for directing "Ordinary People" [2] Legacy and Impact - Redford was an outspoken environmentalist and a pioneer in independent filmmaking [3] - He provided a stage for independent filmmakers through the Sundance Film Festival [3]