“He lived a beautiful, meaningful life and was loved by many people,” said his wife Kyle. “We will miss her a lot. As his wife for 32 years, I am most grateful for the two great children we raised together. ”
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As early as 1993, James Redford underwent a successful liver transplant and founded his own organization to help other patients. He also produced The Kindness of Strangers, which focused on organ donors.
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From left, James Redford, his father Robert and sister Shauna
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He himself has directed nine documentaries, often focusing on environmental issues and education. These included The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia and Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution.
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He also wrote the screenplay for The Circle of Fire, a cowboy romance with Kiefer Sutherland and Daryl Hannah, and directed the little-known drama Spin with Stanley Tucci. In 2005, he and his father, Robert, founded The Redford Center, a non-profit organization that helped produce environmental films and awarded grants.
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