Kelly Ripa paused Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday to mourn the death of Robert Redford, calling him a "screen legend" who was "truly ageless and forever." Redford died on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance, Utah, at age 89, his representatives said; the family asked for privacy.
Shortly after the episode began, Ripa described Redford as a figure who spanned generations through his film, directing and activist careers. Co-host Mark Consuelos noted Redford’s long association with the Sundance Film Festival and said the entertainer would "be missed." Ripa recalled several of his iconic roles and singled out Indecent Proposal, the 1993 film starring Redford and Demi Moore, as one that lingered in public conversation. "That started a trillion conversations at the dinner table," she said. Consuelos added, "Back when a million dollars was all the money in the world."
A statement shared with media by Rogers & Cowan PMK Chairman and CEO Cindi Berger said, "Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, 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." Ripa and Consuelos encouraged viewers to reflect on Redford’s legacy.
Redford’s career spanned acting, directing and activism. He won acclaim for performances in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, and later turned to directing and producing. He co-founded what became the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which grew into a major showcase for independent filmmaking in the United States. Colleagues and industry figures have often cited his role in elevating independent cinema and nurturing emerging filmmakers.
Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays on ABC. Ripa’s on-air tribute was among the first public remembrances on daytime television following the announcement of Redford’s death. The family’s statement asking for privacy leaves questions about memorial plans unanswered for now; representatives did not immediately provide further details.