Obituary of John Ritter

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John Ritter

Jonathan Ritter (born September 17th, 1948 in Burbank, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Jack Tripper on the American comedy sitcom "Three's Company". Jonathan died on September 11th, 2003 and his death was because of a Aortic dissection. He passed away quite young at 54 years old.

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John Ritter Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ritter, Jonathan
    • Common Name: John Ritter
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
    • Birth Date: September 17, 1948
    • Age: 54 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1968-2003
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Jonathan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jonathan Southworth Ritter
    • Father: Tex Ritter (born January 12, 1905-died January 02, 1974)
    • Mother: Dorothy Fay
    • Brother(s):
      • Thomas "Tom" Ritter(born January 8, 1947)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Jason Ritter (born February 17, 1980)
      • Tyler Ritter (born, January 31, 1985)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Carly Ritter (born March 1, 1982)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 11 2003 at age 54
  • Place: Burbank, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Aortic dissection
  • Interment: Buried at the Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, CA

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on September 17th Born in 1948 Born in California Died in 2003 Died at age 54 Died from Aortic dissection

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"John Ritter was a beloved actor and comedian whose life and legacy continue to inspire and entertain audiences who watched him on TV. (V)"

"Jonathan Ritter's professional life was filled with success as a beloved actor on television and in film, but his sudden death at the age of 54 left fans and colleagues devastated. (V)"

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