Fonda Mourns Passing of Iconic Co-Stars Redford, Keaton, and Hackman

In the past year, legendary actress Jane Fonda, now 87 years old, has faced the painful reality of losing several of her iconic Hollywood peers. Fonda recently spoke about the deaths of her co-stars Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, and Gene Hackman, describing this period as "a tough year."

Fonda and Redford had a long-standing professional relationship, having worked together on numerous projects over the past six decades, including the 1967 romantic drama "Barefoot in the Park." Fonda was deeply saddened by Redford's passing in September, saying, "It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can't stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way."

Fonda also expressed shock and grief over the recent death of Diane Keaton, with whom she had just finished working on the 2023 film "Book Club: The Next Chapter." "Boy, I was shocked. Really shocked. You get to be old and everybody is dying around you," Fonda lamented.

In addition to the loss of Redford and Keaton, Fonda also mourned the passing of her longtime friend and co-star Gene Hackman, who died in February at the age of 95. Hackman and Fonda had starred together in the 1972 film "The French Connection," for which they both won Academy Awards.

Despite the heartbreak of losing these beloved actors, Fonda remains focused on her work with the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, an organization she co-founded in 1995 to help young people make healthy lifestyle choices. "We have become the go-to organization in Georgia when it comes to adolescents, and I feel very proud of that," Fonda said.