As reported on Monday, Robert Duvall passed away at the age of 95. Duvall was known for a multitude of classics, including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Great Santini.

Duvall’s wife on Facebook, stating the following in lieu of the tragic news: “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.”

Before acting, Duvall was expected to go into the Navy, but he was only interested in acting. Duvall studied under Sanford Meisner at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse.

Duvall worked with a generational set of actors, including Robert De Niro, James Caan, Gene Hackman, and Dustin Hoffman. His first major on-screen role was the infamous Boo Radley in 1962’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the quiet spirit who serves as a friend and protector to Scout and Atticus. Duvall would work with director Francis Ford Coppola in several projects, including, most notably, as Tom Hagen in The Godfather and its 1974 iconic sequel, as well as The Conversation and The Rain People. Who could also forget his infamous line in Apocalypse Now, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning”?

His role as Bull Meechum in The Great Santini earned Duvall an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, as well as Sonny Dewey in The Apostle. He would furthermore get top billing in Colors, The Natural, Days of Thunder, Rambling Rose, Geronimo: An American Legend, and Deep Impact.

Even though his career wound down in the 21st century, Duvall still was a sight to behold in the likes of Open Range, Crazy Heart, Get Low, and A Night in Old Mexico.

Duvall also had a major presence in television series, including Ike, Broken Trail, and Lonesome Dove.

Despite never having kids, he is survived by his wife, Luciana Pedreza. May he rest in peace after a 70-plus-year career in the world of acting.