Rio Del Valle Hackford has died at the age of 52 after an illness, his brother has confirmed. Hackford’s death was confirmed to Variety by his brother Alex, who revealed that he died Thursday in Huntington Beach, California. The actor, who played the droid IG-11, voiced by Taika Waititi in The Mandalorian, was the son of director Taylor Hackford and the adopted son of actress Helen Mirren. His friend, screenwriter DV DeVincentis paid tribute to the actor, sharing a black and white photo of him with a heartfelt caption. He wrote: “Rio was more in tune with the experience than anyone I have ever met. It would stop what was happening to point it out, it would force you to be careful. “ DeVincentis added: “Not just obsessed with movies and how they were mirrored and coerced, it was something more: a super fan of countless scenes, special gestures by unknown actors, weird career twists and turns, roaring all-encompassing songs , when observed consciously “. Rio Hackford was the adopted son of Helen Mirren (Image: John Sciulli / Getty Images) Hackford recently starred as Pam & Tommy and has previously starred in Pretty Woman, Jonah Hex and Strange Days. He has also directed music videos and owned the One-Eyed Jacks, Matador and Pal’s Lounge clubs in New Orleans, as well as venues in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Miren shared a close-up photo of Hackford’s face on her Instagram account, simply writing the caption “El Rio.” Fans shared condolences for her post, writing: “Handsome man. Fortunately you had him “and” Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. ‘
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Others added: “You spoke of him with so much affection, I am very sorry for the loss of you and Taylor and the whole family” and “I am very sorry for your terrible loss. You must all be cracked. I send love to you, Taylor and the whole family. He will continue to live with his amazing boys “. Huckford was survived by his wife Libby Grace and two children, as well as Alex’s brother, Taylor Hackford’s father and his stepmother Ellen Mirren. Do you have a story? If you have a celebrity story, video or photo, contact the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected] by calling 020 3615 2145 or visiting the Submit Data – I’ll love to hear from you . MORE: Sir Ian McKellen addresses the debate over Jewish roles in the midst of Dame Helen Mirren who criticizes: “We are acting” MORE: Dame Helen Mirren reveals fears of transforming into Geordie housewife for The Duke
