Robert Downey Jr. is in mourning. The "Avengers: Endgame" star, 56, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the death of his longtime assistant, Jimmy Rich, who, according to the actor, passed away in a car accident.
In his post, Downey shared a trio of photos of Rich. "This is not news.This is a terrible and shocking tragedy," he wrote in the caption. "Jimmy Rich was in a fatal car accident at approx.
8pm yesterday. He was a brother, my right hand man, an uncle to our kids and beloved by all who experienced his singular character and wit." The actor sent sympathies to Rich's "relatives, friends, co-workers, and all the fans who knew him as the man who supported every step of my recovery, life and career." Downey famously faced addiction.
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