James Redford, the son of the legendary Hollywood star Robert Redford, died on Monday at the age of 58 after battling liver cancer.

James’ death was confirmed by his wife Kyle, who posted photos of the late filmmaker on Twitter.

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“Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken,” Kyle wrote. “He lived a beautiful, impactful life & was loved by many. He will be deeply missed. As his wife of 32 yrs, I’m most grateful for the two spectacular children we raised together. I don’t know what we would’ve done w/o them over the past 2yrs.”

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Kyle told The Salt Lake Tribune that James died of bile-duct cancer in his liver, which had been discovered while he was waiting for a transplant last November. James had struggled with his health for much of his life, and had received two liver transplants in 1993. He would go on to found the James Redford Institute For Transplant Awareness, non profit that aimed to educate people about organ and tissue donation.

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James also later launched the non-profit The Redford Center  with his father Robert. This center’s goal is to produce films and provide grants to filmmakers who focus on the environment and climate in hopes of finding a solution to climate change. Jill Tidman, the executive director of this organization, paid tribute to James on Instagram.

“It is with profound sadness that we grieve the loss of James Redford, our Co-Founder, our inspiration and our friend,” she wrote. “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.

“Jamie worked tirelessly to build a healthier world for us all, and particularly for those most in need of support,” Tidman added. “He always led with his enormous heart and was guided by his curiosity and creative spirit. He was a fierce protector of the natural world and believed that everyone deserved a healthy environment in which they could thrive and play.”

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It is with profound sadness that we grieve the loss of James Redford, our Co-Founder, our inspiration and our friend. 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. Jamie worked tirelessly to build a healthier world for us all, and particularly for those most in need of support. He always led with his enormous heart and was guided by his curiosity and creative spirit. He was a fierce protector of the natural world and believed that everyone deserved a healthy environment in which they could thrive and play. As a filmmaker, writer and activist, Jamie was intentional and inspirational. As a father, husband, brother, son and a friend to so many – he was a devout supporter, always full of hope. He will be greatly and intensely missed. The Redford Center extends our deepest sympathy and love to Jamie’s family. We ask that you hold them close in your heart as we move forward in Jamie’s name and walk proudly in his footsteps. Together we will carry forward his big and beautiful legacy. – Jill Tidman, Executive Director

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Daily Mail reported that James, whose mother is Lola Van Wagenen, was a filmmaker who mostly focused on making documentaries about the environment. He is survived by his wife, their two children, and both of his parents.

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