October 5, 2025
Jim Mitchum, son of Robert, passes away at 84
James “Jim” Mitchum, star of Thunder Road and son of Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum, dies at 84 after long illness Jim Mitchum’s name may not always have been spoken in the same breath as his father Robert’s, but to those who knew his work, he carried a legacy—and more than that, a quiet strength of his own. On September 20, 2025, Jim died at his ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona, at age 84, after battling a lengthy illness. His wife, Pamela K. Smith, was by his side. Born James Robin Spence Mitchum on May 8, 1941, in Los Angeles, Jim











