Obituary of Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Ronald Howard (born March 1st, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma) was an Film Director who was best known for playing Opie Taylor in the iconic sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. Later he became a household name when he starred as Richie Cunningham in the American TV sitcom "Happy Days". He recently wrote a memoir about his life and the life of his brother.
Ron died on July 18th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a nasty unspecified disease. He was 71 years old.

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Ron Howard Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Howard, Ronald
Common Name: Ron Howard
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma, United States
Birth Date: March 01, 1954
Age: 71
Also Known As: Ronald Howard, Ronny, Richie, Ronny,
Occupations:
Active Years: 1959-Present

Ronald on Wikipedia

Political Affiliation: Democrat
Net Worth: $200 Million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Ronald's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ronald William Howard
Father: Rance Howard (born November 17, 1928-died November 17, 2017)
Mother: Jean Speegle Howard (January 31, 1927-September 2, 2000)
Brother(s):

Clint Howard (born April 20, 1959)

Spouse/Partner:

Cheryl Howard (née Alley, married 7 June 1975-present)

Son(s):

Reed Cross Howard (born 1987)

Daughter(s):

Bryce Dallas Howard (born March 02, 1981)
Jocelyn Carlyle Howard (twin, born 1985)
Paige Howard (born February 05, 1985)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Director TV Actor Film Actor American Born on March 1st Born in 1954 Born in Oklahoma

Ronald's Notable Roles:

American Graffiti (1973)
The Andy Griffith Show

Quotable Quotes:

"[asked about the transition from child star to adolescent actor]: You're 14 or 15, and they can hire an 18-year-old and not have the child-labor law restrictions, and so they do. Just at the point when you're feeling confused and vulnerable, you're being rejected." (IMDB)

"Ronald Howard was also the name of an American football player who played for the New England Patriots in the 1990s. upon his death in 2018, he was considered to be one of the most talented players in American football history. (V)"

"Ronald Howard will mostly be remembered for his work, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of many. (V)"

Is Mr. Ronald Howard still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.