Robert Redford had four children, and sadly both of his sons died, while his two daughters are still living and active in their own careers.

Here’s the quick scoop on what happened to his sons:

Scott Anthony Redford (first son)

  • Born: September 1959.
  • Died: At about 2–2½ months old from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  • This happened very early in Redford’s career, and he later described it as a devastating, formative loss for him and his then‑wife Lola Van Wagenen.

James “Jamie” Redford (younger son)

  • Born: 1962 (often referred to as his third child and second son).
  • Career: Documentary filmmaker, writer, and environmental and health advocate; he worked on films and projects connected to issues like organ transplantation and dyslexia, often inspired by his own health struggles.
  • Long‑term health issues: Lived for years with liver disease and had multiple liver transplants.
  • Cause of death: Died in October 2020 at age 58 from bile duct cancer in the liver while awaiting another liver transplant.
  • His family and representatives said he was a loving son, husband, and father, and that his legacy continues through his children, films, and environmental work.

What about “latest news” or trending forum talk?

  • After Robert Redford’s own death in September 2025, many obituaries and retrospectives revisited the tragedies of losing both sons and how that shaped his later years and outlook on family and activism.
  • Recent articles and videos tend to focus on:
    • The early SIDS loss of Scott and how private the family kept that grief.
    • Jamie’s very public work in documentaries and activism, and how his death in 2020 deeply affected Redford in his final years.

Brief note on his daughters (for context)

While you asked specifically about his sons, many current pieces also mention that his daughters, Shauna and Amy, went on to build careers in art, film, and activism, and are often described as continuing his creative and social legacy.

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