Hollywood star Robert Redford dies at the age of 89

The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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In a statement, his publicist Cindi Berger, said: "Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah - the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy."

Tributes have been paid to the Oscar-winning star by actors including Meryl Streep and Jane Fonda.

Redford, also famous for founding Utah's Sundance Film Festival, won a best director Oscar in 1980 for Ordinary People. He announced his retirement from performing in 2018, having said in 2016 that he was "tired of acting".

Hollywood actress Streep, who co-starred with him in Out of Africa, led the tributes, saying: "One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend."