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John Ritter
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Memorial Page for John Ritter

Sep 17, 1948 – Sep 11, 2003(54 years)Died in:Burbank, Los Angeles County

American actor

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Cause of Death

aortic dissection

Religion

Christianity

Burial Place

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Awards(5)

Theatre World AwardGolden Globe AwardsEmmy AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Seriesstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Spouse(2)

Amy YasbeckNancy Morgan

Education(3)

University of Southern CaliforniaUSC School of Dramatic ArtsHollywood High School

John Ritter (* September 17, 1948 in Burbank; † September 11, 2003 in Burbank) was an american actor. He was 54 years old. He was married to Amy Yasbeck and Nancy Morgan. His education included University of Southern California, USC School of Dramatic Arts and Hollywood High School. His faith was Christianity. He received 5 awards, including Theatre World Award, Golden Globe Awards. His cause of death was aortic dissection. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Life Events

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Born in Burbank, Los Angeles County

1948

Married Nancy Morgan

1977

until 1996

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

1984

Three's Company

Married Amy Yasbeck

1999

until 2003

Theatre World Award

2001

Died in Burbank, Los Angeles County (aortic dissection)

2003

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Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Los Angeles County

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John Ritter. Forever remembered.