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PZelda · 09-12-2003, 05:08 AM

People are saying he died of a heart attack just this morning

. It's on Reuters and AP and on Yahoo now and a few people have heard it on the radio, as well. RIP John, I will miss you.

*xAdFaN19x* · 09-12-2003, 05:39 AM

i know i just heard it on the radio.... gosh, he was too young! he was gonna turn 55 next week. Its just not fair, he wasnt done entairtaining the world yet. i still cant belive it. What are they gonna do on 8 simple rules now?

May he Rest In Peace.

i still cant belive it......

tvspy · 09-12-2003, 05:46 AM

This is what I found on his death:

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy award-winning actor John Ritter, who gained fame playing bumbling and lovable characters in two television comedies decades apart, has died, a representative said on Friday.
Ritter collapsed on Thursday evening while filming "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," the ABC television comedy which had reinvigorated his career and was a centerpiece of the network's upcoming fall season.

He was taken to Providence St. Joseph hospital in Burbank, California, across from the studio where he had been working.

There he died from a "dissection of the aorta," which results from an unrecognized flaw in a main artery from the heart, his publicists, Wolf-Kasteler & Associates Public Relations, said.

Ritter was best known for his portrayal of Jack Tripper in the 1970s situation comedy "Three's Company," which won him Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice awards.

A prolific actor, Ritter recently reinvigorated his career as the star of "8 Simple Rules."

Ritter played Paul Hennessy in a family comedy about a father dealing with his precocious daughters which was one of the Walt Disney Co.-owned network's new hits in the 2002 season.

Born into a Hollywood family, John Ritter was the son of country singer and actor Tex Ritter and graduated from Hollywood High School, where he was student body president.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Yasbeck and their daughter, Stella and three children, Carly, Tyler and Jason, from his first marriage to Nancy Morgan.

~~~~~

I always loved John Ritter. He was my first crush as a child in the early 80's. He will forever be missed.

tvspy · 09-12-2003, 05:52 AM

This is what I found on his death:

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy award-winning actor John Ritter, who gained fame playing bumbling and lovable characters in two television comedies decades apart, has died, a representative said on Friday.
Ritter collapsed on Thursday evening while filming "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," the ABC television comedy which had reinvigorated his career and was a centerpiece of the network's upcoming fall season.

He was taken to Providence St. Joseph hospital in Burbank, California, across from the studio where he had been working.

There he died from a "dissection of the aorta," which results from an unrecognized flaw in a main artery from the heart, his publicists, Wolf-Kasteler & Associates Public Relations, said.

Ritter was best known for his portrayal of Jack Tripper in the 1970s situation comedy "Three's Company," which won him Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice awards.

A prolific actor, Ritter recently reinvigorated his career as the star of "8 Simple Rules."

Ritter played Paul Hennessy in a family comedy about a father dealing with his precocious daughters which was one of the Walt Disney Co.-owned network's new hits in the 2002 season.

Born into a Hollywood family, John Ritter was the son of country singer and actor Tex Ritter and graduated from Hollywood High School, where he was student body president.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Yasbeck and their daughter, Stella and three children, Carly, Tyler and Jason, from his first marriage to Nancy Morgan.

~~~~~

I always loved John Ritter. He was my first crush as a child in the early 80's. He will forever be missed.

Christine0089 · 09-12-2003, 06:34 AM

Katharine Hepburn, Buddy Ebsen, Gregory Hines, Barry White, Johnny Cash, John Ritter.... is there a curse in Hollywood this year?

R.I.P. John

Doesn't he have a really young daughter? I feel so sorry for his family.

Lor3nzo · 09-12-2003, 06:53 AM

my prayers go with him and his family i dont even know what to think he was so funny im about to cry and i dont even know him

PZelda · 09-12-2003, 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by *xAdFaN19x*
i know i just heard it on the radio.... gosh, he was too young! he was gonna turn 55 next week. Its just not fair, he wasnt done entairtaining the world yet. i still cant belive it. What are they gonna do on 8 simple rules now? May he Rest In Peace.

i still cant belive it......

That's what I'm wondering, actually. I was planning on watching the season opener of 8SR om the 23rd, too. I'm thinking maybe they're going to put 8SR on hold....you know, give everybody on the set time to go to his funeral and stuff...I really don't know if 8SR will continue...You know, I think this may be the first time ever that someone has died while on a TV show. I could be wrong, tho...

I can't believe it, either. I remember John when I was growing up and found him to be a funny father-like figure on TV.

HDfanLiz · 09-12-2003, 07:18 AM

Wow, I wake up and see this, what a way to start my morning.

This is such a tragedy, I almost don't believe it. I feel so bad for his family and his children. This is just so sudden!

Randy30 · 09-12-2003, 07:22 AM

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You know, I think this may be the first time ever that someone has died while on a TV show. I could be wrong, tho...

It's happened many times over the years.

John will be missed.

PZelda · 09-12-2003, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by HDfanLiz
Wow, I wake up and see this, what a way to start my morning. This is such a tragedy, I almost don't believe it. I feel so bad for his family and his children. This is just so sudden!

I agree.

I also heard that his daughter had just turned 4 or 5 the day before (the 10th), I think.

PZelda · 09-12-2003, 07:35 AM

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Originally posted by Randy30
It's happened many times over the years.

John will be missed.

Yeah, I thought so. I didn't want to be sure. John Candy died halfway during the filiming of his final movie...etc. So...

theshark8777 · 09-12-2003, 07:38 AM

Redd Foxx also died while filmimg a TV Show, The Royal Family I think it was. I don't really remember it was around 1991.

Thats so sad, I liked John Ritter.

Thats 3 this week
John Ritter
Johnny Cash, and
Warren Zevon...

.:Illusion:. · 09-12-2003, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by Randy30

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It's happened many times over the years.

John will be missed.

AMEN, BROTHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HDfanLiz · 09-12-2003, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by PZelda: VICKI!!
I agree. I also heard that his daughter had just turned 4 or 5 the day before (the 10th), I think.

Oh, that's so sad, that poor little girl.

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by PZelda: VICKI!!
People are saying he died of a heart attack just this morning . It's on Reuters and AP and on Yahoo now and a few people have heard it on the radio, as well. RIP John, I will miss you.

I think you know how I feel Allison

09-12-2003, 05:08 AM	#1
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	John Ritter dead People are saying he died of a heart attack just this morning . It's on Reuters and AP and on Yahoo now and a few people have heard it on the radio, as well. RIP John, I will miss you.
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09-12-2003, 05:39 AM	#2
xAdFaN19x R.I.P John Ritter Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 01, 2003 Location: Ohio....I miss Chicago :( Posts: 77	i know i just heard it on the radio.... gosh, he was too young! he was gonna turn 55 next week. Its just not fair, he wasnt done entairtaining the world yet. i still cant belive it. What are they gonna do on 8 simple rules now? May he Rest In Peace. i still cant belive it......
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09-12-2003, 06:53 AM	#6
Lor3nzo The Future Mr. Cuoco Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 197	my prayers go with him and his family i dont even know what to think he was so funny im about to cry and i dont even know him
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09-12-2003, 07:38 AM	#12
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Redd Foxx also died while filmimg a TV Show, The Royal Family I think it was. I don't really remember it was around 1991. Thats so sad, I liked John Ritter. Thats 3 this week John Ritter Johnny Cash, and Warren Zevon...
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09-12-2003, 05:46 AM	#3
tvspy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 5	This is what I found on his death: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy award-winning actor John Ritter, who gained fame playing bumbling and lovable characters in two television comedies decades apart, has died, a representative said on Friday. Ritter collapsed on Thursday evening while filming "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," the ABC television comedy which had reinvigorated his career and was a centerpiece of the network's upcoming fall season. He was taken to Providence St. Joseph hospital in Burbank, California, across from the studio where he had been working. There he died from a "dissection of the aorta," which results from an unrecognized flaw in a main artery from the heart, his publicists, Wolf-Kasteler & Associates Public Relations, said. Ritter was best known for his portrayal of Jack Tripper in the 1970s situation comedy "Three's Company," which won him Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice awards. A prolific actor, Ritter recently reinvigorated his career as the star of "8 Simple Rules." Ritter played Paul Hennessy in a family comedy about a father dealing with his precocious daughters which was one of the Walt Disney Co.-owned network's new hits in the 2002 season. Born into a Hollywood family, John Ritter was the son of country singer and actor Tex Ritter and graduated from Hollywood High School, where he was student body president. He is survived by his wife, Amy Yasbeck and their daughter, Stella and three children, Carly, Tyler and Jason, from his first marriage to Nancy Morgan. ~~~~~ I always loved John Ritter. He was my first crush as a child in the early 80's. He will forever be missed.

09-12-2003, 05:52 AM	#4
tvspy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 5	This is what I found on his death: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy award-winning actor John Ritter, who gained fame playing bumbling and lovable characters in two television comedies decades apart, has died, a representative said on Friday. Ritter collapsed on Thursday evening while filming "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," the ABC television comedy which had reinvigorated his career and was a centerpiece of the network's upcoming fall season. He was taken to Providence St. Joseph hospital in Burbank, California, across from the studio where he had been working. There he died from a "dissection of the aorta," which results from an unrecognized flaw in a main artery from the heart, his publicists, Wolf-Kasteler & Associates Public Relations, said. Ritter was best known for his portrayal of Jack Tripper in the 1970s situation comedy "Three's Company," which won him Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice awards. A prolific actor, Ritter recently reinvigorated his career as the star of "8 Simple Rules." Ritter played Paul Hennessy in a family comedy about a father dealing with his precocious daughters which was one of the Walt Disney Co.-owned network's new hits in the 2002 season. Born into a Hollywood family, John Ritter was the son of country singer and actor Tex Ritter and graduated from Hollywood High School, where he was student body president. He is survived by his wife, Amy Yasbeck and their daughter, Stella and three children, Carly, Tyler and Jason, from his first marriage to Nancy Morgan. ~~~~~ I always loved John Ritter. He was my first crush as a child in the early 80's. He will forever be missed.

09-12-2003, 06:34 AM	#5
Christine0089 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 18	Katharine Hepburn, Buddy Ebsen, Gregory Hines, Barry White, Johnny Cash, John Ritter.... is there a curse in Hollywood this year? R.I.P. John Doesn't he have a really young daughter? I feel so sorry for his family.

09-12-2003, 07:18 AM	#8
HDfanLiz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Location: Arnold's Posts: 447	Wow, I wake up and see this, what a way to start my morning. This is such a tragedy, I almost don't believe it. I feel so bad for his family and his children. This is just so sudden!