His wife, Kyle Redford, announced the news on Twitter.

“Jamie died today.

He lived a beautiful, impactful life & was loved by many,” she wrote.

James Redford

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“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.”

Through his representative, Robert Redford released a statement about his son’s passing.

“The grief is immeasurable with the loss of a child.

Jamie was a loving son, husband and father,” the statement read.

Robert Redford is mourning with his family during this difficult time and asks for privacy."

The Redford Center’s executive director Jill Tidman shared a tribute to the late filmmaker on Monday.

“With Jamie came love and contagious joy.

He always led with his enormous heart and was guided by his curiosity and creative spirit.