James Redford, filmmaker and son of Robert Redford, dies at 58

[Yvettea]

James Redford, the son of actor Robert Redford, died on Friday [October 16, 2020] from bile-duct cancer in his liver.

In a tweet James’ wife Kyle posted to his account, she wrote their family is “heartbroken.”

“Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken,” she wrote. “He lived a beautiful, impactful life & was loved by many. He will be deeply missed. As his wife of 32 yrs, I’m most grateful for the two spectacular children we raised together. I don’t know what we would’ve done w/o them over the past 2yrs.”

James directed several documentaries usually covering the environment and health over the course of his career. In 2005 he also, together with his dad, founded The Redford Center in 2005, which produces films and provides grants to filmmakers who address climate change and the environment.

The Sundance Institute posted a threadmourning James' death on Monday evening.

 

[Yvettea]

Redford “worked tirelessly to build a healthier world for us all, and particularly for those most in need of support. He always led with his enormous heart and was guided by his curiosity and creative spirit. He was a fierce protector of the natural world and believed that everyone deserved a healthy environment in which they could thrive and play.”

James Redford — filmmaker, activist and son of Robert Redford — dies at 58

The article linked in the quote goes into some detail about Jamie’s career. I’ve followed his work and I’m impressed by what he accomplished. Just wanting to share with like-minded individuals here.

 

[Filly]

Beautiful man always moving us to wake up to environmental change as well as other important issues.

Condolences to his wife, mom, dad, kids, and siblings.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

James Redford, documentary filmmaker and son of Robert Redford, dies at 58

His wife of 32 years, Kyle Redford, announced his death on Twitter, writing: "He lived a beautiful, impactful life and was loved by many."

James "Jamie" Redford, a documentary filmmaker, activist and the son of actor Robert Redford, died of cancer on Oct. 16. He was 58.

His wife of 32 years, Kyle Redford, announced his death on Twitter, writing: "He lived a beautiful, impactful life and was loved by many. He will be deeply missed. As his wife of 32 years, I'm most grateful for the two spectacular children we raised together. I don't know what we would've done without them over the past two years."

In an interview with the Salt Lake Tribune, his wife confirmed that James Redford died from bile-duct cancer in his liver...