‘The Mandalorian’ Actor Rio Hackford, Dead At 51

Actor Rio Hackford has passed away at the age of 51.

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He was the son of “Parker” director Taylor Hackford.

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Taylor is the husband of Oscar-winning actress, Dame Helen Mirren.

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Mirren paid tribute to her late stepson with a photo on Instagram.

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“El Rio,” she wrote in the caption of a pic of her stepson smiling.

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Rio’s brother, Alex, told Variety his brother passed away from an illness.

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His friend, screenwriter D.V. DeVincentis, also paid tribute to Rio.

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“His generosity was quiet and overwhelming,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram tribute.

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“His honesty was the best kind — complete and never without caring,” he added.

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