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John Ritter was an American actor known for his roles in Three's Company, Sling Blade, and 8 Simple Rules. He was the son of Tex Ritter and the father of Jason and Tyler Ritter.
Feb 7, 2024 · John Ritter's wife, Amy Yasbeck, an actor and author, has made it her mission to raise awareness about the medical condition that killed him, and she stopped by the 3rd Hour of TODAY on Wednesday...
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John Ritter was an American actor, producer and writer, best known for his roles in Three's Company (1976), Problem Child (1990) and Sling Blade (1996). He was the son of country singer Tex Ritter and won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his comedy performances.
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Aug 26, 2021 · John Ritter died from an undiagnosed and undetected heart flaw called an aortic dissection. He was just six days from his 55th birthday when he fell ill while rehearsing...
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Oct 15, 2021 · Actor John Ritter was best known for his role as Jack Tripper on the 1970s hit comedy series Three’s Company. His performance earned him a Golden Globe and an Emmy.
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Learn about the life and career of John Ritter, the actor who starred in Three's Company, Hooperman, and Sling Blade. Find out his birth and death dates, awards, family, and trivia.
Oct 11, 2022 · John Ritter, star of Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules, died of an undetected heart problem in 2003. His family sued his doctors for wrongful death, but lost the case after a chest scan failed to reveal his condition.
