Robert Downey Jr.’s Dad Robert Downey Sr. Dies At 85

Robert Downey Jr. is mourning the death of his father, Robert Downey Sr., who died Tuesday night in his sleep at his New York City home at the age of 85. The famed director had been battling Parkinson's disease. Robert Downey Jr. confirmed the devastating news in an emotional tribute on his Instagram. “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 stepmom's calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years. Rosemary Rogers-Downey, you are a saint, and our thoughts and prayers are with you,” he wrote.

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Robert Downey Jr.’s Dad Robert Downey Sr. Dies At 85

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[lynncarter]

Heart n prayers go out to The Downey Family n Friends

[allysanchez]

Poor Downey jr. he doesn’t have his dad anymore
Rip rd sr

[lickmyloafbruh]

Hope he’s able to cope with this well 🙁

[jovannamirelez]

Omg I’m so sorry for his loss at least he passed in his sleep Nd didn’t suffer in death 😔

[barbaraeggleston]

My deepest sympathy for the family rip

[itsyourgirlamanda]

Ohhh God!!!
Rest In Peace #RobertDowneySr

My Condolences To The Family😔❤

[roselyncampisi]

My prayers go out to the whole family. Robert Sr was a great actor!

[donnapowell]

Prayer's for the Downey Family beautiful family

[rosebud]

Thoughts And Prayers Are With All The Family ! 💔

[nicholasgarrick]

My condolences to downsey family, and love one. Blessings to them all.

[dakotail]

God be with you "old friend: ~~~

[stacyscooby]

my condolences to the Downey family and friends .

[androssteague]

I was just watching Boogie Nights the other day. I hate hearing about this stuff. R.I.P

[amandahemstreet]

Rip Robert Downey Sr you will be saddened miss 😢🙏💔

[mebelle]

My condolences to the Downey family🙏🏼💜

[JohnTaylor-oqgl]

...."Looks like someone's going to need a lullaby"...

[Radicalterror-Offical]

When I heard this I thought rdj died it still is terrible that rds died..

[kathyparker]

My Condolences To Robert And His Family, Praying GOD To Give Comfort, , Peace And Strength IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.

[Livesserious]

They are on the side of the secret police. Thrilled if death happened to me personally today.