Robert Downey Sr. died at age 85 after battling Parkinson’s disease. His son, Robert Downey Jr., confirmed the news on Wednesday, July 7.“RIP Bob D.
Sr. 1936-2021,” the Iron Man star, 56, captioned a black-and-white photo of his father on Instagram. “Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s.”In his tribute, the Avengers: Endgame actor not only applauded his dad’s career but also thanked his stepmother, Rosemary Rogers, for her support through the years. “He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout,” he continued. “According to my stepmoms [sic] calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years.
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