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  • Updated: July 08, 2021

Robert Downey Sr.: 'Iron Man' Star's Father Dies At 85

Robert Downey Sr.: 'Iron Man' Star's Father Dies At 85

Robert Downey Sr., the father of Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. has died at the age of 85.

The late Downey was a countercultural filmmaker who was a.so an actor, producer, and cinematographer. He died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Paying tribute to his late father, Robert Downey Jr. took to his Instagram page to pen touching words, saying that the deceased was "a true maverick filmmaker."

According to the Tony Stark actor, Downey Sr. died peacefully in his sleep after years of battling the ravaging effects of Parkinson's disease.

The late Robert Downey Sr. with his son Robert Downey Jr.The late Robert Downey Sr. with his son Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr. wrote: "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."

 

Robert John Downey Sr. was born on June 24, 1936. He is known for directing films in the 1960s that were outrageously satirical with minimal budgets.

The late star was married thrice; first to actress Elsie Ann Downey (1934 – 2014) with whom he had three children (including Robert Downey Jr.), second to actress and writer Laura Ernst (who died in 1994), and lastly to Rosemary Rogers.

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