James had two sisters, Amy Redford and Shauna Redford Schlosser, and he left behind parents Robert Redford and Lola Van Wagenen.As well as his role as a documentary-maker, the star wrote the screenplay for Cowboy Up which featured Kiefer Sutherland.
In 2005, he and his father Robert set up The Redford Center, which produces films and offers grant money to filmmakers with a focus on environmental topics.
Fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the influential star, with one saying: "Your family's love and Jamie's joy has profoundly shaped my life and I am eternally grateful. "Sending you the same HUGE hug, fun laugh and big smile he always shared with me.
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