SO SAD: Tiger Woods Fights Back Tears Revealing Robert Redford’s Final Words Before His Passing at 89 — A Heartbreaking Moment That Stunned the Sports World. Tiger shared that Redford’s last message to him was about resilience and courage, telling him, “Keep inspiring the next generation, even when it hurts.” Woods said those words will stay with him forever, calling Redford a mentor who taught him about grace under pressure. Fans across the globe now mourn not just a Hollywood icon but a friendship that bridged cinema and sport.