Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story' and 'Peyton Place,' dead

[BaronChocula]

Source: CNN

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal, star of several landmark films including “Love Story” and “Paper Moon,” has died, according to his son, Patrick, who posted the news to social media. He was reportedly 82.

“My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us,” Patrick O’Neal wrote.

He added: “My father Ryan O’Neal has always been my hero. I looked up to him and he was always bigger than life.”

O’Neal’s breakout role was in 1967 on the nighttime soap opera “Peyton Place.” His other notable roles included “Barry Lyndon” and “A Bridge Too Far.”



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[hlthe2b]

1. Sorry to see that. Beyond his sometimes turbulent Farrah Fawcett years...

I think he had a lot of difficult relationships with his kids. Daughter Tatum was estranged from him for awhile--not sure if they ever resolved that.

Good actor though... RIP, Ryan.

[progressoid]

6. I don't think they reconcilled.

Ryan and Tatum: The O'Neals is an American reality television show aired between June and August 2011 on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The series focused on actors Ryan and Tatum O'Neal and a reconciliation process the two began in an effort to redevelop their father/daughter relationship after twenty-five years.

...

In September 2011, it was reported that the reconciliation did not take and it was only for show and not in life. Ryan blamed Oprah Winfrey for further distancing him from Tatum, alluding to Oprah's lack of support by stating, "we're further apart now than we were when we started the show. So thanks, Oprah, for all your help." Representatives of Ryan stated the quotes were taken out of context and he and Tatum were still working on strengthening their relationship. However, Ryan told Access Hollywood that he did not foresee a second season, adding, "did I open up? I tried. Does Tatum like me any better? No. So what's the point?"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_and_Tatum:_The_O%27Neals

She had a stroke and a three week coma earlier this year

[hlthe2b]

8. Wow. I guess not. Not sure where I've been but didn't know about her stroke nor that earlier

tv show--though I really detest "reality" tv so it would not appear I missed anything.

Still, so sad. I'm sure they both had their issues and drug addiction destroys relationships, but that would seemingly leave a lot of regrets...

[cab67]

18. they may have, to a certain extent

https://people.com/tatum-o-neal-shares-rare-photo-with-dad-ryan-to-celebrate-his-82nd-birthday-7483928

[hlthe2b]

20. Nice. I'm glad they did. Amazing that I'd never seen the Warhol painting of Farrah--very nice

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Oh, no! I think of him as being a young man.

[SarcasticSatyr]

3. I rewatched Paper Moon just a few months ago . . .

He was a fine actor, and yes I know he was less than perfect, he struggled with drug issues and marital issues. I hope he rests in peace, and I hope those who knew him find closure in his passing.

[XanaDUer2]

4. It was on last night

I wonder if hbo knew he was sick

[BaronChocula]

7. I think I saw Love Story when I was about 5 and was bored to tears of course

But Paper Moon is a classic.

[Siwsan]

19. I fell asleep watching 'Love Story' in a cinema

I watched it, again, on television but still found it beyond boring. Ryan was good in that film but Ali McGraw came across as very unlikeable and not a very good actress. Well, IMHO, that is. Admittedly, that was likely due to how she was directed.

I loved him in ' Barry Lyndon'. That film has some of the most breathtaking sets, costumes and background scenery ever filmed. He really did shine in that role.

[BigmanPigman]

11. He was very good with comedies

What's Up Doc was always a favorite.

I remember going to NYC with my Girls Scout troop and we saw it at Radio City Music Hall.

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[BaronChocula]

12. That reminds me

The Main Event was on TCM (I think) last week. I never saw it. Just watched a few scenes before surfing along.

[BigmanPigman]

13. TCM had Love Story on too.

It's almost like they knew what was coming.

[ms liberty]

14. The Main Event got made because they were so good in What's Up Doc

They had a lot of chemistry together on-screen. What's Up Doc is a really great film.

[niyad]

15. I was just looking for this one the other day. Still one of my favourites.

[2naSalit]

5. "Peyton Place," that's...

The show I was trying to remember earlier. My sister was hooked on that show. The author and town weren't all that far from us when we lived around there.

[Metaphorical]

9. He will forever be the wayward father of Temperance (Bones) Brennan

I remember him from his younger years, and was surprised to see how much he had morphed into being a gray fox in his older years. A very good actor.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. He's a blast from the past.

I just didn't hear of him in much after his early work. One of my former co-workers was a "Bones" fan and he was apparently a recurring character in that. He had a lot of missed opportunities and hope he and his family, who attempted to reconcile, are at peace.

[crim son]

16. "Barry Lyndon" is my favorite movie.

RIP, Sir.

[LudwigPastorius]

17. Condolences to his kids.

[brooklynite]

21. More recently, he was a recurring character on the TV series BONES from 2006-2017