Helen Mirren said she was “heartbroken” after her stepson, director Rio Hackford, announced that she had died of “rare and very aggressive” cancer.
In a joint statement with her husband, Taylor Hackford, the 76-year-old actress paid tribute to Rio for “showing them generosity and how to live in community.”
Rio passed away Thursday at age 51 after battling uveal melanoma, a cancer, and most recently starred in American Crime Story and The Mandalorian.
Sad: Helen Mirren, 76, revealed she was heartbroken following the death of her stepson director Rio Hackford after battling cancer (pictured in 2016)
Helen and Taylor said, “Helen and I are inspired by the life of our son and stepson Rio Hackford and are deeply saddened by his loss. His life has shown us how to live in generosity and community.
“She shared her life’s journey with many who are now mourning her death and also celebrating their good fortune by knowing her.
‘Rio died of uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer. “We urge everyone reading this article to have their eyes checked at least once a year, which can save their loved ones from this cancer.”
Don’t Touch: In a joint statement with wife Taylor Hackford, the actress paid tribute to Rio for “showing them generosity and how to live in community” (pictured in 2013)
Helen also shared a tribute to her stepson on Instagram and posted a picture of Rio with the caption “El Rio”.
Rio’s brother Alex announced on Monday that his brother had died, and the actor’s family shared some tributes from his colleague.
Vince Vaughn said, “As fair and fun as anyone can be. Rio was the best ever. Truly one of a kind.
Renee Zellweger added: “Rio… a titan of kindness, love, class and courage. This is good. A legend.’
And Queens of the Stone Age rocker Josh Homme said, “Rio just knew stuff. Esoteric stuff. Off-map stuff. Hidden stuff. Nice stuff.
“He knew these things for his charm, humor, honesty, temper, and tough personality. He was a real man in a sea of poses.’
Screenwriter DV DeVincentis took to Instagram to pay a long homage to the “Treme” star.
He said of his friend: ‘Life is experience. Time and sensation fold, fit together. Rio had more experience than anyone I’ve ever met.
“He stopped what was happening to expose him, forcing you to pay attention. He would treat you to an unmissable experience of a much-loved menu and would grab your attention by paying attention to what comes out of your mouth. ‘Yes Kid? I mean… isn’t it?”
“He would put an experience in your sweat, then start over and play back to you because this is the first time we’ve talked about it and we’re like, ‘Man, you really have to hear it.’
RIP: Rio passed away Thursday at age 51 after battling ocular melanoma, a cancer, and most recently starred in American Crime Story and The Mandalorian (pictured in 2014).
Important: After battling eye cancer in Rio (pictured in 2015), Helen and Taylor urged others to have their eyes checked regularly by the optician.
She remembered: Helen shared a tribute to her stepson on Instagram and posted a picture of Rio with the caption “El Rio.”
Not only was he obsessed with movies and how they mirror each other and how engaging they were, but more: he was a super fan of countless scenes, certain gestures by unknown actors, strange career turns, roaring arrivals, swan songs in the cinema – all real experiences for you, if you see it consciously. .
“During phone calls from one cell phone to the next, it kept track of where you were and let you know what the closest food or bar was, a gourmet GPS was always buzzing for you. And those long, long phone calls went by so quickly that his ability to speak briefly was as paradoxical as Gary Cooper’s laconic demeanor. Valuable experience is not everywhere.
“But Rio knew you best at every moment, and holding those precious opportunities for you was his fluent love language. Rio was the best curator of the experience, it was his oxygen, his life.’
Rio was the eldest son of director Taylor Hackford and his first wife, Georgie Lowres, who was married from 1967 to 1972.
He began his acting career as an unnamed “street junkie” in the 1990 classic Pretty Woman.
She also had roles in Blood In, Blood Out, Exit to Eden, Double Dragon, Safe and Strange Days before releasing Skully in the 1996 indie classic Swingers.
Sad news: Screenwriter DV DeVincentis pays a long homage to the “Treme” star on Instagram
Fencing Star: Rio has appeared in a number of movies and TV series, including the 2012 film Lay the Favorite, opposite Bruce Willis.
Her character, Skully, literally runs into Sue (Patrick Van Horn), who nearly starts a fight before she points a gun at Skully and her crew.
Skully is later seen playing video games with Trent (Vince Vaughn), while Sue explains that they apologize and become friends.
He has also appeared in movies like Sherrybaby, Stay Alive, Deja Vu, Fred Claus (reuniting with Vince Vaughn), Deal, Jonah Hex, Love Ranch, Parker, and Trumbo.
Recently, Rio has starred in American Crime Story and The Mandalorian, where she plays the actress on the set of the IG-11 droid voiced by Taiki Waititi.
His last role was as a director on the Hulu series Pam & Tommy.
It also owned numerous clubs and bars, including Pal’s Lounge, Matador and One-Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, Homestead in San Francisco, and Monty bar in Los Angeles.
Fencing Star: Recently, Rio has starred in American Crime Story and The Mandalorian (pictured), where he plays the actor on the set of the IG-11 droid voiced by Taiki Waititi.
Source: Daily Mail
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