has said she's 'heartbroken' by the death of her stepson, director Rio Hackford, as she revealed he died from a 'rare and very aggressive' cancer.

In a joint statement with her husband Taylor Hackford, the actress, 76, paid tribute to Rio for 'showing them how to live in generosity and community.'

Rio died on Thursday at the age of 51 after battling uveal melanoma, a form of cancer, and most recently had roles in American Story and The Mandalorian.

Helen and Taylor said: 'Helen and I are both inspired by the life of our son and stepson, Rio Hackford, and heartbroken by his loss.

His life showed us how to live in generosity and community.

'He shared his life's journey with so many who now mourn him, and at the same time, celebrate their fortune in knowing him.

'Rio died of uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer.
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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