Recently, the famous American actor Ryan O'Neal passed away in Los Angeles this Friday at the age of 82. O'Neal was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Love Story, and his other credits include the classic "Paper Moon," Kubrick's "Barry Linden," and his performances in "Desperate Housewives" and "Bones."
Ryan O'Neill was diagnosed with chronic leukemia in 2001 and prostate cancer in 2012. In a statement, O'Neill's son wrote: "As a man, my father was incredibly generous. Wherever he went, he was the funniest man and clearly the most handsome and charming. He likes to make people happy. That's pretty much what he's aiming for. No matter what the situation is, as long as there is a joke to speak of, he can tell it. He really wanted us to laugh. And we did laugh. Every time. We had a great time. It's fun in the sun. ”
Ryan O'Neal was a star who rose to prominence in the '70s, widely acclaimed for his performances in American dramas and his many successful collaborations with Peter Bogdanovich. Films such as "Paper Moon" and "The Great Pursuit of Love" starring him have long become classics of a generation.
In 1970, he starred in Love Story, which earned him an Oscar nomination. In 1975, another of his masterpieces, Barry Linden, made him famous. Subsequently, Ryan O'Neill participated in a number of commercial blockbusters, including "Distant Bridge", "Back to the Yin and Yang World", "Zero Method" and so on. After suffering from leukemia, he gradually retired and spent the rest of his life semi-retired.
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012, Ryan O'Neill was even more resilient in the face of the disease, maintaining a sense of humor and cheerfulness. His acting career spanned decades and left many classic moments for audiences. And outside of the film industry, his philanthropy and family life are also remembered.
His death was deplorable by fans and peers, and a large number of words of condolence emerged on social **. Ryan O'Neal's death has deprived Hollywood of an irreplaceable superstar, but his legacy and contributions to the performing arts will forever shine in the hearts of fans.