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John Ritter
Born: 1948-09-17 - Died: 2003-09-11Cause of Death: Aortic Dissection
Death Summary: John Ritter died from an aortic dissection caused by a congenital heart defect.
He died in the middle of the second season of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, a show that he was the star of.
Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck (of Wings fame) filed a lawsuit against the doctors who had treated Ritter, but the jury ruled in favor of the doctors, though she still got $14 million out of court from other defendants.
Who was John Ritter : John Ritter was an American actor and comedian most famous for his role as Jack Tripper on the sitcom Three's Company (a show that also featured the late Don Knotts).
He had also appeared in a number of movies such as Sling Blade, Stay Tuned, Problem Child, Bride of Chucky, and the TV Movie of Stephen King's IT (which also featured the late Jonathan Brandis) before returning to sitcoms with 8 Simple Rules.
He died in the middle of the second season of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, a show that he was the star of.
Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck (of Wings fame) filed a lawsuit against the doctors who had treated Ritter, but the jury ruled in favor of the doctors, though she still got $14 million out of court from other defendants.
Who was John Ritter : John Ritter was an American actor and comedian most famous for his role as Jack Tripper on the sitcom Three's Company (a show that also featured the late Don Knotts).
He had also appeared in a number of movies such as Sling Blade, Stay Tuned, Problem Child, Bride of Chucky, and the TV Movie of Stephen King's IT (which also featured the late Jonathan Brandis) before returning to sitcoms with 8 Simple Rules.
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What a wonderful entertainer.
He will always be remembered.
Well, I have bee going through a lot of celebrities deaths on the Net… Seeing some of the people that I use to watch on TV is pretty hurtfull, however seeing them is a good way to remember them in good faith. John Ritter was one of my all time favorites. He delivered his lines in such a way it was nice to watch his skill level. He was funny a super likeable he all seamed so pure and real and was or at least to me not a fony person. I loved his act and he was great in all his shows. I was very upset witht how he died he died why to young. For who he died and what really did happen will be held from the general public, but it seams that he did not have to die so young… I hope his wife and kids will find some kind of closure but that a hard pill to swallow. I lost my Mother at a very young age, she was very fit and had lots going for her, it was a very heartfelt issue for our family. I guess when you see people die for reasons unknowned, well you think of what could you have done to prevent this? God willing John will be given a second chance in Heaven. I feel very sorry for his family and I hope they will be able to carry on a life without him in a good way.
Sorry for your lost, your lost was a big deal with the whole world. God Bless you and your family..
Mr. ACM
I loved 8 simple rules john waass such a good actor and writer.. he will be truly missed
Gone forever but, will never truly be forgotten.
You were such a sweet guy, I am sorry to have seen you leave so young. Rest in Peace John.
ur were a very funny man ur missed a lot by many.r.i.p
you were my Idol growing up, I always wondered what you would do next on threes company that show would not have succeeded without you R.I.P
Horror,Comedy,Serious acting you entertained R.I.P
my heart gos to hes family, and how shocked i was to found out he had past away iv watched all of his films and the saddnes i fill to see a great actor had pasted a way .from all the people from the uk he will be misted. RIP john
may he rest in peace
god bless his family
To Johm:
You made me laugh so many times.. I grew up watching you on tv.Might seem weird.. but you were like family to me , It really hit hard when i heard about your untimely death. I’m sure your still making people laugh right now ! I will miss you ! God Bless you & your Family !
John was a wonderful entertainer. He will be greatly missed by all his family,friends and Fans. He so riched us with his person…Thanku
I think John Ritter had to be one of the best actors there has ever been.He was great in funny movies,sad movies,mean movies,he could do anything.I wish i could have met him,i am so sorry for your loss and all the peoples lost,GOD BLESSall of your family.
Grew up watching 3’s Company with my dad he was a huge fan when I got a little older I became a huge fan, you were one of the best, I still stay up till 3am to catch reruns of the show
ONE OF THE BEST ACTORS OF ALL TIME, YOU’RE MISSED… I STILL CANT BELIVE HE IS GONE
John Ritter was a wonderful actor and funny. He will be missed. God Bless his family.
He was an all round genuine guy, funny and yet a very serious actor.
Greatly missed.
Never forget…
great actor legend
REST IN PEACE JOHN I KNOW YOUR IN THAT HILLYBILLIE HEAVEN NOW WITH YOUR DAD.
YOU MEMORY WILL ALWAY BE WITH US.
Another Great Comedian left us. Everything he was in he would always shine, with his good sense of humor, and He was Best seen on 3′COMPANY. He was very very funny, And all the stunts he made it was real he made all of them. He will be missed a lot. I wonder if someone could be as him. I doubt it. I bet right now he is making God laugh… Love Him.. ” JACK YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER” You were a great Comedian, and no one could compare you….
You were great. It was so sad how they carried on with 8 Simple Rules after this..
I loved John Ritter and I wanted to meet him,But my heart died with John! My prayers and blessings go out to the Ritter family! I hope everything works out fot you!
RIP JOHN u will be missed
I loved John Ritter. He was happiness in human form. He could brighten up the worst of days in an instant. Wish to God he was still here. God bless him and his family.
gone too soon!!Jack Tripper we miss you!!
U WERE VERY FUNNY U WILL BE MISSED RIP
I always loved to watch John as he played on TV. He was a very funny guy who captured the hearts of millions of people including my own. I, as John, had an aortic dicection. Thankfully I pulled through. I can only wonder the bigger picture, “Why me and not him?”.