Actor Robert Downey Sr has died, according to his son, Marvel actor Robert Downey Jr. The actor died “peacefully in his sleep” at 85.
Robert Downey Sr. was an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He is most known for To Live and Die in LA and Putney Swope, which he also wrote and directed.
Robert Downey Sr.’s last role was in 2011, in Tower Heist.
Robert Downey Jr announced his death on social media, writing: RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021…Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s ..he was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout.. According to my stepmoms calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years.”
He also praised his stepmother, whom Robert Downey Sr. married in 1998, and wrote: “Rosemary Rogers-Downey, you are a saint, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Our thoughts go to Robert Downey Sr’s family.
