Earlier today, we reported that James Redford, the son of Hollywood legend Robert Redford, had passed away at the age of 58 following a battle with liver cancer. Now, Robert has broken his silence to address his son’s tragic death.

“The grief is immeasurable with the loss of a child,” a representative for Robert told Page Six. “Jamie was a loving son, husband and father. His legacy lives on through his children, art, filmmaking and devoted passion to conservation and the environment.”

She added that the 84 year-old star “is mourning with his family during this difficult time and asks for privacy.”

James reportedly died on Friday while awaiting a liver transplant at his home in Marin County, California. His death was announced on Monday by his wife, Kyle Redford.

“Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken,” Kyle wrote on Twitter. “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.”

Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken. 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. pic.twitter.com/ynDN2jSZ04

— kyle redford (@kyleredford) October 16, 2020

Kyle told The Salt Lake Tribune that James died of bile-duct cancer in his liver, which had been discovered while he was waiting for a transplant last November. James had struggled with his health for much of his life, and had received two liver transplants in 1993.

James was known for his philanthropy throughout his life, and he founded the non-profit The Redford Center  with his father. This center’s goal is to produce films and provide grants to filmmakers who focus on the environment and climate in hopes of finding a solution to climate change. Jill Tidman, the executive director of this organization, paid tribute to James on Instagram.

“It is with profound sadness that we grieve the loss of James Redford, our Co-Founder, our inspiration and our friend,” she wrote. “With Jamie came love and contagious joy. He approached everything he did with kindness and warmth, and an openness that spread itself easily among others.

“Jamie worked tirelessly to build a healthier world for us all, and particularly for those most in need of support,” Tidman added. “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.”

This piece originally appeared in UpliftingToday.com and is used by permission.

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