LOS ANGELES,— Robert Redford, the actor who rose to Hollywood stardom in the 1960s and later became an acclaimed director, activist and driving force for independent cinema, died Tuesday at age 89, according to his publicist. Cindi Berger, his longtime representative, said Redford died in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family. Often noted for his blond hair and easy charm, Redford worked to expand his range beyond leading-man status. He and Newman reunited for the 1973 hit “The Sting,” which earned Redford an Oscar nomination for best actor. “The idea of the outlaw has always been appealing to me,” Redford said in a 2018 interview.