Ryan O’Neal, the Oscar-nominated star for films like Love story and The main eventsadly he passed away at the age of 82.
The beloved actor’s son, Patrick, broke the news with a social media post and shared a heartfelt tribute to the man whom he described as “a Hollywood legend” and his personal hero.
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“So this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to say, but here we go. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team at his side supporting him and loving him as he would love us,” he wrote on Instagram. “This is very difficult for my wife Summer and me, but I will share some feelings to give you an idea of what a great man he is.”
Patrick continued, recalling his father’s iconic career.
“My father Ryan O’Neal has always been my hero. He looked up to him and he was always larger than life. When I was born in 1967, my father was already a television star in Peyton Place. There he met my mother Leigh Taylor-Young, and about 9 months later (give or take a date night or two) I was born. My dad became an international movie star with Love story in the early 1970s, a decade in which he absolutely swept the world by starring in films such as What’s new old man?, Moon Paper, Barry Lyndon, A bridge far away, The main eventand Driver,” he wrote. “He is a Hollywood legend. Full stop.”
Patrick credited his father for “the accelerated growth of the Ryan name,” adding that his father’s hit film Love story “He saved Paramount Studios.” The role also earned her a star on the Walk of Fame.
Ryan received his star in 2021. It is located right next to his late love Farrah Fawcett’s.
Our thoughts are with Ryan’s family and friends at this difficult time. We hope they can find peace.
RIP.
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