Jim Mitchum, son of Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum, has died. A family spokesperson confirmed he passed away on September 20 at his ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona, after “a long battle with illness.”

Jim was born on May 8, 1941, in Los Angeles as the eldest son of Robert Mitchum and Dorothy Spence. The article notes he “closely resembled” his famous father, who was known as Hollywood’s original “bad boy.” Robert Mitchum earned fame for playing both “chilling villains and heroic roles,” and Jim followed in his footsteps by building his own Hollywood career.

Though always linked to his father’s legacy, Jim managed to create his own path in the film industry. The article highlights that audiences often saw him as “a copy of his dad,” both in looks and in presence, which helped him gain attention early on.

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