Robert Duvall, the acclaimed Hollywood actor, has passed away at the age of 95, as announced by his wife on Facebook. Duvall was a significant figure in American cinema, known for his powerful performances and his collaboration with renowned director Francis Ford Coppola. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1973 for his iconic role in Coppola's 'The Godfather' and received a second nomination for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in 'Apocalypse Now' in 1979. His most distinguished achievement came in 1984 when he won the Oscar for Best Actor for his work in the film 'Tender Mercies.'