The Oscar winner for Tender Mercies died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, according to a statement sent by his PR agency on behalf of his wife, Luciana.
"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything," she said. "His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court."
Godfather star Al Pacino paid tribute, saying it was an "honour" to work with Duvall.
