Rio Hackford, Actor and Helen Mirren's Stepson, Dead at 51
The 51-year-old died of uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer, on April 14, Taylor and Helen told E! News in a statement. He worked as worked as a club owner and actor in projects including"Helen and I are both inspired by the life of our son and stepson, Rio Hackford, and heartbroken by his loss," the statement read. "His life showed us how to live in generosity and community.
The couple, who have been married since 1997, added, "We would beg everyone reading this to get their eyes tested at least once a year which might save their loved ones from this cancer."
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