Hollywood star Robert Redford dies at the age of 89

American activity legend Redford, known for roles in Sting and Butch Casidi and Sondens -ka, died at the age of 89.

The star, which received Oscar from Africa, was also known for founding a Sandans Film Festival in Utah.

He received the Academy Award for Best Director in 1980 for ordinary people.

Redford announced that he was resigned from acting in 2018, saying in 2016 that he was “tired of acting”.