Who’s Still Alive From ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’?

Lauren Novak September 16, 2025

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, from left: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, 1969 — 20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection

20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection

When Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid premiered on September 23, 1969, it paired Paul Newman and Robert Redford in what would become one of the most iconic buddy films of all time, and helped redefine what a Western could be. With Redford’s death on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89, fans might wonder who from the cast is still with us today — as it turns out, only one major cast member is still alive.

Katharine Ross (85)

Etta Place

20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Katharine Ross was unforgettable as Etta Place, the schoolteacher who loved both Butch and Sundance and joined them on their adventures. Following her breakout in the film, Ross went on to star in The Stepford Wives and The Graduate, cementing her place as one of the most recognizable actresses of the late ’60s and ’70s.

Ross later transitioned to stage work and appeared in smaller projects, while also building a long marriage to actor Sam Elliott. After the recent death of Robert Redford, she is the only surviving main cast member from the iconic film.

In Memoriam

20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection

Robert Redford (1936–2025)

The Sundance Kid

Robert Redford was already a rising star when he took on the role of the Sundance Kid, but this film propelled him into Hollywood legend. Redford went on to have a prolific career, starring in hits like The Sting, The Way We Were and All the President’s Men, and later building an acclaimed career as a director. Redford also founded the Sundance Institute and Festival, leaving a lasting mark on independent cinema. He retired from acting in 2018, but remained an active figure in film and environmental causes. Sadly, Redford died on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

Paul Newman (1925–2008)

Butch Cassidy

Already a major star, Newman used this role to cement his status as one of Hollywood’s greatest leading men. His chemistry with Redford was so undeniable that the two reunited for The Sting a few years later, earning even more acclaim. Beyond acting, Newman was a respected director, race car driver and philanthropist, best known for launching Newman’s Own, which has donated millions to charity. Newman passed away from lung cancer on September 26, 2008, at the age of 83.

20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection

Charles Dierkop (George “Flat Nose” Curry) died on February 25, 2024, at age 87, from pneumonia.

Strother Martin (Percy Garris) died on August 1, 1980, at age 61, from a heart attack.

Jeff Corey (Sheriff Bledsoe) died on August 16, 2002, at age 88, from complications after a fall.

Cloris Leachman (Agnes) died on January 27, 2021, at age 94, from a stroke.

Where to Watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

The film is frequently available for digital rental on platforms like Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play, and it often appears on classic movie channels.