His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his son.
Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry.
Bob Young was one of those, former Sundance Film Festival director John Cooper said in astatement to IndieWire.
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His love of cinema was infectious and deep.
He was always there to contribute in knowledge and talent to anyone lucky enough to be in his path.
I was on his road many times and I felt lucky to know him.
I also felt proud to celebrate him whenever he found his way to Sundance.
I thought he would live forever… but now we must say a fond goodbye.
I do it with gratitude for all he shared with the world.
Robert Milton Young was born in New York.
He began his career making scientific films, which led to early directing and cinematography credits on documentaries.
Plans for a memorial are pending.
