Obituary of Ron Howard

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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:

    Ron Howard in Cannes 2018
    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):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cheryl Howard (née Alley, married 7 June 1975-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Reed Cross Howard (born 1987)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film DirectorTV 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.

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Ron Howard at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-09-25 09:53:55
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Ron Howard on Wikipedia


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