Robert Downey Sr., actor and filmmaker dad of Robert Jr., dead at 85
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nypost.comaccording to The Sun. He celebrated his 85th birthday last month.Best known for his acting appearances in movies “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia” and “To Live and Die in LA,” Downey Sr.
had been battling Parkinson’s disease for more than five years.The father of stars Robert Downey Jr. and Allyson Downey, the director, writer and producer largely stayed away from press, mostly to protect his famous kids.
But in 2001 when his Oscar-nominated son was facing cocaine charges, Downey Sr. spoke to The Post at length about the difficulties being in Hollywood.“Life is too easy when you’re a movie star.
People will do anything you want and get you anything you want,” he told The Post. “Hollywood is a horrible place.”Born in New York, Downey Sr.
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