Overview

• Redford died on September 16 at age 89, prompting fresh tributes and reassessments of his legacy.
• Woodward called Redford "a noble and principled force for good" and praised a 50‑year friendship.
• Woodward said Redford acquired the screen rights and urged telling the story through the reporters’ perspective, a push he credits with the 1974 book and the 1976 film.
• In an interview reported by The Indian Express, Woodward said he thinks he and Carl Bernstein shared the identity of "Deep Throat" with Redford.
• New pieces stress the film’s continuing relevance as it nears its 50th anniversary, echoing Redford’s 2021 view that little has changed in American politics and media.