Rest in Power, James “Jim” Heddle (Aug. 1940- Nov. 2025)
November 25, 2025 Message from the San Onofre Syndrome Team:
It is with deep sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of James Heddle, award-winning filmmaker, co-director of EON Ecological Options Network, and the anchor, along with Mary Beth, of Team SOS.
The inimitable Jim Heddle was a creative genius and an outstanding human being—a true gift to the planet. While our sadness is profound, it is coupled with an overwhelming gratitude for having the good fortune to be a part of Jim’s team and life.
Jim was the consummate teacher. His breadth of knowledge was unsurpassed, he transitioned effortlessly from philosopher to writer to filmmaker to activist. He was also the most loving companion to his work and life partner and love of his life, Mary Beth.
Jim never missed the opportunity to express gratitude for everyone and everything. He made sure all who worked alongside him felt appreciated and cared for.
While we mourn, we are overwhelmingly grateful for his presence in our lives. We will honor his memory by continuing his work until his vision of a safer planet is realized.
We ask that you keep Mary Beth and his loved ones in your thoughts.
Please stay tuned; we will announce plans for a public celebration of Jim’s life in 2026.
Gratitude in Action
It is not always easy to live a life with gratitude, especially during challenging times. But as Jim taught us, we not only can, we must. During this season of thankfulness, we are grateful for our years working with Jim and for the planetary service he modeled.
Countering the nuclear industry’s constant propaganda pushing a dangerous “nuclear renaissance” can be exhausting. However, we cannot, and will not, fall victim to hopelessness. In fact, we know that every challenge we overcome strengthens our resolve and catalyzes our growth.
Instead, let’s celebrate every small victory and redouble our efforts to educate, empower, and activate. Let’s build the biggest, most vibrant, and most diverse movement for a healthy and sane planet.
We do this for Jim, for everyone we love, and indeed, for every life on Earth.
Mary Beth is continuing as Director of the Ecological Options Network and of Team SOS. She will be writing a more detailed overview of Jim and his work and life soon.
With gratitude and love for all you do,
Mary Beth, Morgan, Lisa, Chelo, Maria, & Natalie for Team EON/SOS
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