Helen Mirren’s Stepson Rio Hackford Dead at Age 51 After a Long Illness
usmagazine.comRio Hackford, the son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of Helen Mirren, has died at age 51 after a battle with an unspecified illness.The late star’s brother, Alex Hackford, confirmed the news on Friday, April 15.
Rio died one day earlier in Huntington Beach, California. He is survived by his wife, Libby Grace, and their two children.The Los Angeles native was an actor who starred in films including Trumbo and Jonah Hex and TV series including American Crime Story.
In 2010, Rio had a small role in Love Ranch, which was directed by his father, 77, and starred his stepmother, 76.Earlier this year, Rio appeared alongside Sebastian Stan and Lily James on Hulu’s Pam & Tommy.
One of his biggest credits was providing motion capture for the droid IG-11, voiced by Taika Waititi, in The Mandalorian.Rio is Taylor’s only child with Georgie Lowres, whom he divorced in 1972.
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