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  1. Aug 6, 2021 · Ron Popeil, who died July 28, was an infomercial pioneer whose products included the Chop-O-Matic, the Veg-O-Matic, the smokeless ashtray and other household gadgets. Originally broadcast in...

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  3. Jul 31, 2021 · Scott Simon remembers Ron Popeil, founder of Ronco, the company that sold gadgets including the Veg-O-Matic and the Pocket Fisherman. Popeil died this week at the age of 86.

  4. Jul 29, 2021 · Ron Popeil was both a high-spirited inventor and yarn-spinning salesman, amplified by the airwaves into millions of homes. He died Wednesday, according to his family.

  5. Aug 10, 2021 · Ron Popeil — sometimes called, in the course of a Ron Popeil infomercial, “America’s Salesman” — died last month at age 86. It was sudden, said his family, and peaceful.

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  6. Jul 28, 2021 · Popeil was survived by his wife Robin, four daughters, and four grandchildren. Infomercial king Ron Popeil died “suddenly and peacefully” Wednesday at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los ...

  7. Jul 29, 2021 · In addition to his sister Lisa, Mr. Popeil is survived by his wife, Robin; daughters Kathryn Gantman, Lauren Popeil, Contessa Popeil and Valentina Popeil; another sister, Pamela Popeil; and four...

  8. Jul 29, 2021 · Popeil is survived by his wife of 25 years Robin; daughters Kathryn, Lauren Contessa and Valentina; and four grandchildren. A fifth daughter, Shannon, died before him. Anthony reported from...

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