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John Ritter. Johnathan Southworth Ritter [1] [2] (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor and comedian. Ritter was a son of the singing cowboy star Tex Ritter and the father of actors Jason and Tyler Ritter.
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.
- Actor, Producer, Writer
- September 17, 1948
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- September 11, 2003
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.
- September 17, 1948
- September 11, 2003
Feb 7, 2024 · John Ritter died of an undetected aortic dissection in 2003, but doctors initially thought he was having a heart attack. His widow, Amy Yasbeck, founded the John Ritter Foundation to raise awareness and prevent misdiagnosis of this life-threatening condition.
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Oct 15, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of John Ritter, an American actor and comedian who starred in the hit comedy series 'Three's Company' and won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Find out how he died, who he married, and what he did for charity.
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Sep 13, 2003 · Sept. 13, 2003. John Ritter, who played the lovably goofy closet heterosexual Jack Tripper in the television comedy series ''Three's Company,'' a smash hit in the 1970's, died on Thursday night...
