While most young people are more familiar with Robert Downey Jr., Robert Downey Sr. was an extremely accomplished filmmaker in his own right.
Downey Sr. was also, of course, the father of actor Robert Downey Jr. Long before he became Iron Man — long before he even became a cast member on Saturday Night Live — Robert Downey Jr. made appearances in his father’s films.
Robert Downey Sr. passed away on Wednesday at his home in New York City.
His death was confirmed by the New York Daily News; his wife, Rosemary Rogers, told the Daily News that Downey died in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.