The veteran actor was spotted arriving at a Los Angeles studio on Monday, just hours after news broke that Duvall had died at 95. Later that evening, the Scarface icon was seen heading to dinner with his 32-year-old partner, Noor Alfallah.
Pacino kept to his trademark all-black ensemble, layering a long coat over a T-shirt with matching trousers and sneakers. He accessorized with a small beanie, brown-tinted designer sunglasses, and carried an iced latte from La Colombe while walking alongside a friend.
That same day, he shared a heartfelt tribute to Duvall, whom he starred alongside in The Godfather.
“It was an honor to have worked with Robert Duvall,” Pacino said in a statement to Variety. “He was a born actor — his instinct, his depth of understanding, and his extraordinary talent will always be remembered. I will miss him.”
Duvall built a remarkable career spanning decades, earning acclaim for roles in Apocalypse Now and The Godfather, among many others.
His wife, Luciana, confirmed he passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by loved ones. In an emotional Facebook statement, she described him as not only an Academy Award-winning actor and director but “simply everything” to her. She praised his devotion to his craft, his love of storytelling, and the authenticity he brought to every character he portrayed.
Born in San Diego in January 1931, Duvall was the son of a U.S. Navy rear admiral. Though he briefly followed a military path — serving in the Army during the Korean War — he ultimately chose acting over a naval career. He later studied drama at Principia College before honing his craft at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse, where classmates included Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, and James Caan.
He first gained recognition on stage in productions such as A View from the Bridge and Wait Until Dark, before transitioning to film with performances in Bullitt, True Grit, and MASH*.
In 1972, he portrayed Tom Hagen in The Godfather, earning an Oscar nomination, and reprised the role in the 1974 sequel. He later delivered one of his most iconic performances as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1983 for his role in Tender Mercies. Over the years, he continued to appear in major films including Deep Impact, Thank You for Smoking, Jack Reacher, The Apostle, and The Judge. A two-time Emmy winner, he never formally announced his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Luciana.
