Following the cancer loss of his son James, Robert Redford is seeking
solace from his family.
According to sources, James, a filmmaker, died on Friday at the age of 58
from bile duct carcinoma in his liver.
A Robert Redford representative stated the actor "is mourning with his
family during this terrible time and requests for privacy" in a statement to
PEOPLE.
The representative stated, "With the death of a kid, the pain is
overwhelming.
"Jamie was a devoted father, husband, and son. His offspring, artistic
endeavors, films, and unwavering dedication for environmental preservation
all carry on his legacy.
James's cancer was detected last November as he was waiting for a liver
transplant, which was necessary because his liver condition returned two
years ago, according to wife Kyle, who spoke to The Salt Lake Tribune.
Kyle tweeted: "Today Jamie passed away. He was adored by many people and
led a lovely, meaningful life. He is greatly missed. As his 32-year-old
wife, I'm especially appreciative of the two wonderful kids we raised
together. Without them throughout the last two years, I'm not sure what we
would have done.
According to reports, James, better known as Jamie, had health issues when
he was a little boy. He has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a rare
autoimmune condition that affects the liver, according to his IMDb
biography.
It is with profound sadness that we grieve the loss of James Redford, our Co-Founder, our inspiration and our friend.
— The Redford Center (@redfordcenter) October 19, 2020
With Jamie came love and contagious joy. He approached everything he did with kindness and warmth, and an openness that spread itself easily among others. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/N3hbOh0ELr
In 1993, he underwent two liver transplants. Subsequently, he established
the James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to informing the public about organ and tissue
donation.
Robert Redford's third kid James is survived by his wife Kyle, along with
Dylan and Lena, who are also his children.
Losing a kid causes unimaginable suffering, which no parent should ever
experience. In this trying time, my heart goes out to Robert Redford and the
rest of James's family.
James, please find comfort in the garden of the Lord and rest in
peace.
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