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Amy Redford has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support during a challenging time, while also addressing the spread of false information. She clarified that a public funeral for her father, Robert Redford, has not taken place and urged fans to be wary of misinformation generated by artificial intelligence.
The daughter of the legendary actor and director used Instagram as a platform to correct misleading AI-generated content that has been circulating. This content inaccurately portrays fictionalized versions of Robert Redford’s funeral and family tributes, following his passing in September.
In her sincere message, Amy Redford acknowledged the heartfelt condolences received but emphasized that the family has not yet conducted any public memorial service for the iconic filmmaker and Sundance Institute founder.
“There have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes, and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications,” she explained. “Renderings of my Dad who clearly has no say, and depictions of my family that do not represent anyone in a positive light are extra challenging during a difficult time.”
She also mentioned that the family is in the process of planning a memorial service. Redford highlighted the importance of allowing families the space to mourn and honor their loved ones in a way that aligns with their values and traditions.
Robert Redford died in September at age 89 after a decades-spanning career that included iconic roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men.” He won an Academy Award for directing “Ordinary People” in 1981 and received an honorary Oscar in 2002.
Amy Redford, an actress and director, acknowledged the overwhelming response from fans worldwide while asking fans not to share AI-generated misinformation.
“I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost,” she wrote, urging people to “let human authenticity live, inspire and be the connective tissue we all crave.”
Redford joins Zelda Williams in speaking out against AI after the daughter of late comedian Robin Williams pleaded with social media users in October to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her late father.
“Stop believing I wanna see it or that I’ll understand, I don’t and I won’t,” Williams wrote. “If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen way worse, I’ll restrict and move on. But please, if you’ve got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even, full stop.”
Williams described watching AI tools recreate her father’s voice as “personally disturbing” and said the issue extends “far beyond my own feelings.”