The TV actor John Ritter passed away at age 54, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Comedy TV and movie actor who played Jack Tripper on the sitcom Three’s Company and Paul Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules. He is the son of country music singer Tex Ritter and is also known for his roles in Bad Santa, Panic, Tadpole, and Bride of Chucky.
He had three children, Jason, Tyler and Carly, with his first wife, actress Nancy Morgan. His second wife, actress Amy Yasbeck, appeared as his on-screen love interest in the Problem Child films.
How did John Ritter die?
Aortic Dissection caused John Ritter's death in 2003.
| Cause of death | Aortic Dissection |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 54 years |
| Profession | Tv Actor |
| Birthday | September 17, 1948 |
| Death date | September 11, 2003 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
If I found a cure for a huge disease, while I was hobbling up onstage to accept the Nobel Prize they’d be playing the theme song from ‘Three’s Company’.
John Ritter
I’ve been offered a few movies lately, but I don’t want to do a movie just for the sake of saying, ‘Oh, boy! There’s popcorn involved in this.’
John Ritter
After you’ve watched your dad beat the crap out of Charlie King or some other bad guy in about forty movies, you pretty much always said, ‘Yes, sir,’ and meant it.
John Ritter
One of the things about acting is you can always use your life. You have to recall how you are and how people are and how you relate.
John Ritter
I met Harry Thomason when I signed on with 20th Century Fox in 1985.
John Ritter
