- The Oscar-nominated star Ryan O’Neal passed away on December 8, 2023, leaving his family, friends, and fans heartbroken.
- Following the 82-year-old actor’s death, many celebrities took to social media to pay him tribute, including Ali MacGraw.
- MacGraw, who played O’Neal’s girlfriend and wife in “Love Story,” fondly remembered her beloved co-star and their lovely time together.
American actors Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw in a promotional still for the 1970 film “Love Story.” | Source: Getty Images
On Friday, December 8, 2023, Ryan O’Neal took his last breath at a hospital in Santa Monica, California. The actor, who grappled with prostate cancer from 2012 onward, a decade after his initial diagnosis of chronic leukemia, passed away at the age of 82, leaving his loved ones and fans in pieces.
Born in Los Angeles on April 20, 1941, O’Neal initially ventured into the world of boxing before transitioning to acting in 1960. Things turned around for him in 1964 when he starred as Rodney Harrington on the ABC nighttime soap opera “Peyton Place.” The series quickly gained popularity, providing a pivotal upswing to his career.
Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavalleri and Ryan O’Neal as Oliver Barrett IV in a scene from the 1970 movie, “Love Story.” | Source: Getty Images