Upload video Video is not available The video will play automatically soon8Cancel Play now Rio Hackford poses with stepmother Helen Mirren in 2015 Actor Rio Del Valle Hackford, who appeared on the Star Wars The Mandalorian spin-off show, has died at the age of 52. Alex Huckford’s brother has confirmed that the artist, who also owned a club, died of an illness Thursday in California, Variety reports. His friend, screenwriter DV DeVincentis, paid tribute to actor Treme, who was the son of An Officer and a Gentleman director Taylor Hackford, and the adopted son of British actress Helen Mirren. “Not just an obsession with movies and how they were mirrored and coerced, it was something more: a super fan of countless scenes, special gestures of unknown actors, weird career turns, noisy comebacks, Instagram, movies, movies and movies.” Rio Hackford with his stepmother Ellen Mirren ( Picture: WireImage) Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford, father of Rio Hackford ( Picture: WireImage) In The Mandalorian, Rio was the lead actor on the droid IG-11, whose voice was Free Guy actor Taiki Waititi. Most recently, he played a manager at Pam & Tommy, which chronicles the release of the infamous sex movie between married couple Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in the 1990s. Hackford also starred in Pretty Women’s Jonah Hex, Strange Days and Julia Roberts. He played a character named Toby for several episodes on HBO New Orleans-set Treme, The multi-talented actor has also directed music videos for acts such as Josh Homme’s Desert Sessions and Corrosion of Conformity. Rio Hackford at a movie premiere in Los Angeles ( Picture: FilmMagic) According to Variety, Hackford was known for embracing artists at his three clubs in New Orleans. In addition to New Orleans, he had one bar in San Francisco and one in Los Angeles. “It was a big magnet for creative people, with a Zelig-like path that could turn a biography upside down. “He loved the alchemy of personalities and talents and was one of the great coordinators in this regard,” DeVincentis added. Rio Hackford appeared in The Mandalorian. In the photo are the actors Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal and Carl Weathers ( Picture: Justin Lubin / Lucasfilm Ltd.) Many commented on the DV post expressing their sadness. One person said, “I miss him so much,” while another said, “I’m very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to all who have known him.” He is survived by his wife and two children. read more Ellen Mirren shares the “terrible secret” that helps her choose which film roles she will take read more Daisy May Cooper spotted shop window shopping for engagement ring with Ryan’s boyfriend