Helen Mirren & Taylor Hackford Release Statement After Son Rio's Passing, Confirm Cause of Death

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such as romantic comedy Falling for Christmas which will be released on Netflix later this year.She currently lives in Dubai with her fiancé Bader Shammas.Hollywood heartthrob Chris Pine was already known for his role as Nicholas Devereaux in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in which he starred alongside Anne Hathaway.Appearances in comedy Blind Dating and action film Smokin' Aces followed before he gained worldwide recognition for playing James T Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek film.His acting career took off after that and he starred in various other films such as This Means War alongside Reese Witherspoon and Tom Hardy and People Like Us with Olivia Wilde and Elizabeth Banks.In 2014, Chris pleaded guilty to drink-driving in New Zealand where he had been filming Z for Zachariah.The Star trek actor said he had been drinking vodka at a local pub.He was banned from driving for six months and ordered to pay around £50 in reparation.Chris studied at the University of Leeds for a year as an exchange student as part of his English degree.The 41-year-old is currently single after splitting from longtime girlfriend actress and model Annabelle Wallis.Makenzie, who played little Katy in Just My Luck, appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand during that same year.The film was a huge success, grossing more than £371m at the box office.After, she landed a support role in supernatural series Ghost Whisperer and played Paige Hardwicke in the romantic film In the Land of Women.

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Helen Mirren has released a plea for more eye tests after revealing that her stepson, Rio Hackford, had died from a rare form of cancer. The 76-year-old actress and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, shared a joint statement that confirmed that he had died after suffering from uveal melanoma.

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Dame Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford are still trying to come to terms with the untimely death of his son, Rio Hackford.MORE: Helen Mirren's home with husband Taylor is basically a nature reserve – photosThe couple, who have been married since 1997, released a statement to People in which they said they remain "both inspired by the life of our son and stepson… and heartbroken by his loss". WATCH: Helen Mirren's terrifying visitor at Nevada home"His life showed us how to live in generosity and community," they added.

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Helen Mirren and her husband, Taylor Hackford, are speaking out about the death of Taylor's son Rio Hackford. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the married couple said Rio, 51, died of "uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer." The couple, in their statement to People magazine, encourages everyone reading about Rio's death "to get their eyes tested once a year, which might save their loved ones from this cancer." Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren and sons Rio Hackford and Alex Hackford attend a ceremony honoring Mirren on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 3, 2013.  (Alberto E.

Hollywood actress, 76, and her loving husband Taylor Hackford have released a statement on Wednesday (April 20) following his passing last week.The pair revealed the star’s cause of death as the explained how passed away from uveal melanoma – a form of cancer that forms in the eye.In the statement, shared with People magazine, the heartbroken couple said they “are both inspired by the life of our son and stepson, Rio Hackford, and heartbroken by his loss.“His life showed us how to live in generosity and community. He shared his life’s journey with so many who now mourn him, and at the time, celebrate their fortune knowing him.”The loving parents cleared up the confusion surrounding the Hollywood star’s death after it was initially unclear in early reports of his passing.They statement explained: “Rio died of uvela melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer.

A post shared by Helen Mirren (@helenmirren)Following the actor's death, Helen posted a snap of Rio's face to Instagram, simply captioned: "El Rio," as fans flocked to the comments to pay their respects to the star.The Mentalist star Robin Tunney also paid tribute, branding Rio "special."She wrote: "I was so sad to hear about Rio passing.“I remember him exiting his old yellow cab in late ’80s Chicago! The car was enormous but Rio could not be dwarfed by his impractical ride."He was too nice to be that handsome.Too cool to be that relatable."My Gosh that man was special. RIP Rio," she finished.Fans also took to social media to post emotional tributes to the star.Twitter user @thisnolalife penned: "RIP Rio Hackford.Thanks for giving me a place to find my Pals."@CJoBurks wrote: "I just learned Rio Hackford passed away.

Rio Del Valle Hackford, son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of Helen Mirren, has died at age 52.

Helen Mirren has paid tribute to her stepson Rio Hackford, who has died aged 51. Hackford was the son of film director Taylor, whom Mirren has been married to since 1997. He died from an unspecified illness on Thursday 14 April.

Rio Hackford, the son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of Helen Mirren, has died at age 51 after a battle with an unspecified illness.

told Variety that he died in Huntington Beach, California, on Thursday, after an illness. Hackford’s stepmother, Helen Mirren — who is married to his father, director Taylor Hackford — shared a photo of the actor on Instagram with the simple caption, “El Rio.”  Fellow actor, and Hackford’s friend, DV DeVincentis, paid tribute to the actor on his respective Instagram account.“Life is experience.

Rio Hackford, an actor whose credits include The Mandalorian, Swingers and Treme who also owned a popular club in New Orleans and was Taylor Hackford’s son, has died. He was 51.

Rio Hackford has sadly died at the age of 51.The late actor was perhaps best known for his role in The Mandalorian as well as being the step-son of acting legend, Helen Mirren.Hackford's brother Alex revealed to Variety at the weekend that the Swingers star had died on Thursday in Sunset beach after battling a long and unknown illness.Since then, many heartfelt tributes have flooded in on Instagram, with Hackford's close friend D.V DeVincentis sharing a sweet tribute post in memory of his chum.Along with a black and white image of the late actor, he penned: "Rio was more attuned to experience than anyone I've ever known."He would stop what was happening to point it out, compel you to pay attention. He would order you a must-have experience from a beloved menu and hold your eye as you paid attention to what was happening in your mouth."The screenwriter added: "Right, Guy? I mean… right?' He would put an experience for you on the stereo, then start it over and play it again for you because we were talking over it the first time and 'Pal, you really have to listen to it.'"Hackford was best known for his role in The Mandalorian, where he played the on-set performer of the droid IG-11 and was voiced by director and actor Taiki Waititi.More recently, the actor took on the role of the manager in Disney + hit series Pam & Tommy - which explored the short marriage of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee and the famous sex tape scandal.

Rio Del Valle Hackford, son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of Helen Mirren, has died at age 52.

The Hollywood community is in mourning as actor and club owner Rio Hackford has passed away at 52 years of age.While his cause of death was not yet revealed, his brother Alex Hackford told Varietythat he passed in Huntington Beach following an unspecified illness.Rio was the son of filmmaker Taylor Hackford and the stepson of his wife Helen Mirren, who appeared in a number of films and TV shows and also owned a number of nightclubs and bars around the country. R.I.P.:Rio was the son of filmmaker Taylor Hackford and the stepson of his wife Helen Mirren, who appeared in a number of films and TV shows and also owned a number of nightclubs and bars around the countryRio was the oldest child of director Taylor Hackford and his first wife Georgie Lowres, who were married from 1967 to 1972.He started his acting career with an uncredited role as a 'street junkie' in the 1990 classic Pretty Woman.

Variety by his brother Alex, who revealed he had died on Thursday in Huntington Beach, California. The actor, who performed as the droid IG-11, voiced by Taika Waititi in The Mandalorian, was the son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of actress Helen Mirren. His friend, screenwriter D.V. DeVincentis paid tribute to the actor, sharing a black and white photo of him along with a heartfelt caption. He wrote: ‘Rio was more attuned to experience than anyone I’ve ever known.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorActor and club owner Rio Del Valle Hackford, who appeared in films and TV shows including “Jonah Hex,” “Swingers,” “Treme” and “The Mandalorian,” died Thursday in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was 52.His brother Alex Hackford said he died after an illness.Rio Hackford, who was the son of director Taylor Hackford, was remembered by friends for being a “connector of all sorts of people,” said his friend, screenwriter D.V.