Robert Redfordthe daughter of, Amy Redfordaddressed the family’s plans for a memorial while criticizing funeral posts made by AI.
“I want to thank you for the overwhelming love and support you have received through emails, texts, direct messages, snail mail, and sometimes phone calls to my door since my father’s passing,” Amy, 55, wrote in a statement shared via Instagram on Wednesday, November 19. “It’s clear that he meant a lot to so many people, and I know my family is humbled by the outpouring of stories and tributes from all corners of the world.”
Amy shared that while she is still analyzing how social media works, she wanted to address the use of AI to spread false information about her father’s funeral plans.
“There have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes, and quotes from family members that are lies,” he continued. “The representations of my father, who clearly has no say, and the representations of my family that do not represent anyone in a positive light are an additional challenge during a difficult time. We are grieving together and we all support each other.”
Amy clarified that she and her family have not yet held a “public funeral” and “are making plans for a funeral in the future.”
“Each family should have the ability to grieve, represent the person they lost, and pay tribute in a way that best fits their family values and culture,” he added.
While Amy acknowledged that “AI isn’t going anywhere,” she is hopeful that it can be used “transparently.”
“There are many elements that were created with good intentions. I’m just asking, what if it were you? Let it be your guide,” he said. “Let human authenticity live, inspire and be the connected fabric we all long for.”
Robert died in September. Your publicist, Cindy Bergerconfirmed to the New York Times that the Oscar winner died in his sleep at his home in Utah. The cause of death has not been revealed.
The actor is survived by his daughters Amy and Shauna, whom he welcomed with his ex-wife. Lola Van Waugenwife, Sibylle Szaggars and his seven grandchildren. Robert also fathered his son James, who died of cancer in October 2020 at age 58, and his son Scott, died of SIDS in 1959 when he was 2 months old.
Following Robert’s death, his grandson, Connor, paid tribute to his grandfather.
“He was larger than life to the world, but to his family, he was just that…family,” Conor, 33, wrote via Instagram in September. “Rest in peace, Grandpa. 🐎If anyone has a favorite story of his that you would like to share, please send it to me privately.” [message] —I would love to collect them.”
Robert’s lifelong friend and former co-star. Jane Fonda He also shared a heartfelt message paying tribute to the actor.
“I was so shocked this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying,” the actress shared in a statement. Us weekly in September. “He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He represented an America that we have to continue fighting for.”