Actor John Ritter Dead...

[JeffreyLloyd]

TV Sitcom Star John Ritter Dead

Actor Jason Ritter (L) gets a kiss from his father John Ritter after presenting him the award for Favorite Comedy Series at the fifth annual Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills August 14, 2003 for his series '8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.' The award show honors outstanding programming for family viewing and will be telecast August 25 on the WB television network in the United States. REUTERS/Fred Prouser REUTERS

Reuters
Friday, September 12, 2003; 4:09 AM


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor John Ritter, who gained fame playing bumbling and lovable characters in a pair of television comedies decades apart, has died, a representative said on Friday.

Details of the circumstances of his death were not immediately available.

Ritter was best known for his portrayal of Jack in the 1970s situation comedy "Three's Company" and recently he starred in the series "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," a centerpiece of broadcaster ABC's upcoming fall schedule.

John Ritter was the son of country singer and actor Tex Ritter.

 

[JillLars]

Oh my gosh! He was really young wasn't he?

 

[psycmajor]

54 years old. Can't believe it. I used to watch Three's Company growing up, and I do sometimes now, as well.



Sorry to hear that.

More info here: http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/12/ritter.obit/

"Mr. Roper" died back in '98: http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9812/14/norman.fell/

"Come and knock on our door..."

 

[JillLars]

http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/12/ritter.obit/index.html

This story on cnn has some more info, seems it was a problem with his heart. The article goes into more detail. How sad, I will pray for his family and friends.

 

[BigToe]

you're kidding me- i just watched a rerun of threes company. thats horrible


i loved john ritter.

 

[ukok]

that's sad. I have seen in him quite a few things and i always really liked him. I believe that he leaves behind 4 children too.

 

[SqueezetheShaman]

 

[Knight]

I was very sorry to hear this. 54 is so young.

He was a good actor and a fine comedian. He'll be missed.

 

[feral]

I used to love John Ritter.

 

[EvolvEarth]

I heard about this from my parents. I loved him in Three's Company, Problem Child movies, and the latest series he was in.

 

[Plan 9]

I dreamed about him just before I woke up and found out he had died. You know an actor has become a true part of your life when he or she is part of the fabric of your dreams. I'll miss him terribly.

 

[Fritz_pw]

His latest show wasn't bad either.

Gonna be rough on his family and the cast of the show as well.

 

[iesousfreak]

RIP John... you will be missed...

 

[Kathy]

It was such a shock to hear that John Ritter passed away....I always thought he was a fine actor and funny too. I remember him in "Three's company" he was great! So sudden,so sad....

 

[bop1997]

I was so sadden to thear this...I LOVED JOHN RITTER! he was so talented. I will pray for his family and friends.

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

I couldn't believe it when I heard this morning.

 

[tom]

john ritter will be missed it was a sudden shock he is gone now