Who is Scott Anthony Redford?
Robert Redford and Van Wagenen became parents to their first child, a son named Scott Anthony Redford, on September 1, 1959. Tragically, at just two and a half months old, Scott passed away from SIDS on November 19, 1959.
Redford has seldom discussed his son’s death in public, but in November 2017, he opened up about reflecting on his loss. Scott is a topic that the actor seldom discusses in public. Nevertheless, in November 2017, Redford shared his thoughts on the passing of his eldest son.
“I was only 21; my wife was 20. We were just starting our lives; I was just starting my career in New York. Of course it was traumatic, and how that plays out over time, I don’t know.
We had to deal with it. You have to move on. And we had other children who came. But something like that doesn’t get completely dismissed. It probably shows up in various small ways you’re not even aware of.”
Scott Anthony Redford is buried in Provo City Cemetery in Provo, Utah.
Scott Anthony Redford’s Parents
Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars were both accomplished artists who crossed paths at Redford’s Sundance Mountain Resort, which he established in 1968 and is also home to the Sundance Film Festival. The iconic actor and the versatile artist tied the knot in 2009 and have remained a couple ever since.
Both Redford and Szaggars are passionate about environmental activism and have dedicated a significant amount of their time together to collaborating on projects that promote environmental protection.
Redford holds the position of vice president in Szaggars’ nonprofit organization, which focuses on advocating for environmental reform.
Redford and Szaggars tied the knot in a cozy and intimate ceremony at the opulent Louis C. Jacob Hotel in Hamburg, Germany in July 2009. Their wedding reflected their unique sense of style, with Redford donning a white suit and Szaggars donning a champagne-colored dress, as reported by the locals.
Although Redford and Szaggars did not have any children of their own, she is a stepmother to Redford’s children from his previous marriage. Redford and Van Wagenen had two daughters together, Shauna Jean who was born in 1960, and Amy Hart who was born in 1970.
Additionally, they were blessed with two sons: Scott Anthony Redford, who tragically passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome just two months after his birth in 1959, and James, who succumbed to liver cancer at the age of 58 in October 2020.
