Robert Downey Sr. died at age 85 on Wednesday July 7. The director and father to Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. passed away following a battle with Parkinsons Disease, via the Daily News.
Robert had a career in the entertainment industry that spanned over 60 years, where took on a number of roles both in front of and behind the camera.
Robert Jr. eulogized his father in an Instagram post, after his death. “He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout,” he wrote.
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