With heavy hearts, we share that Jim Mitchum, the son of legendary Hollywood actor Robert Mitchum, has passed away at the age of 84.
A family spokesperson confirmed that Jim died peacefully on September 20 at his ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona, following a long battle with illness.
Born on May 8, 1941, in Los Angeles, Jim was the eldest son of Robert Mitchum and his wife, Dorothy Spence. Closely resembling his famous father, Jim was often described as his “mirror image.”
His Hollywood journey began early — appearing on screen at just eight years old in Colorado Territory (1949). Though his mother hoped he’d avoid the industry, Jim stepped into the limelight as a teenager, landing his breakout role in the 1958 cult classic Thunder Road — a role originally intended for Elvis Presley before his manager demanded more money.
In Thunder Road, Jim starred alongside his father, playing his younger brother — a performance that would define his early career and ignite a lifelong love of cars. The film went on to become a drive-in favorite through the 1970s and 1980s.
But that was only the beginning of Jim’s career — one that would span decades and over 30 film credits.
👉 Continue to Part 2 below to see how Jim Mitchum built his own Hollywood legacy — and the powerful words he left behind.
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