In a shocking turn of events, popular actress Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford have lost their son, Rio Hackford. As they are going through an extremely difficult situation of irreplaceable loss. Rio Hackford was 51 years old. The director and actor have issued a joint statement stating that they are both inspired by the life of their son and stepson, Rio Hackford, and are heartbroken by his loss.
The statement further added how his life showed them how to live in generosity and community. The couple remembered Rio as someone who shared his life’s journey with so many who now mourn him and at the same time, celebrates their fortune in knowing him.
The Pair Penned Down A Heartfelt Note For Their Son
The pair also revealed that their Rio died of uveal melanoma, which is a very aggressive and rare form of cancer. As their son battled with such a rare disease, the couple further stated that everyone reading this to get their eyes tested at least once a year, which might save their loved ones from this fatal cancer. Several celebs have further paid their heartfelt tribute.
Rio’s full name was born Rio Del Valle Hackford. He was a club owner and also an actor who appeared in several popular shows and series including The Mandalorian,” “Swingers,” “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” and “Jonah Hex. Viewers recently saw Rio playing the role of a manager in Hulu’s newest, Pam & Tommy. Actress Renee Zellweger remembered the late actor as a titan of kindness, love, class, and courage and further called him a legend. Even co-star Vince Vaughn called Rio someone loyal and funny as anyone could be.
The screenwriter D.V. DeVincentis, who worked with the late actor on “American Crime Story, took to social media and penned down a heartfelt review. As he posted a black-and-white photo of Rio, DeVincentis remembered Rio as someone more attuned to experience than anyone he had known. The screenwriter further added that Rio would stop what was happening to point it out, and compel anyone to pay attention.
