Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal died Friday at the age of 82, his son confirmed on Instagram.
His son, actor Patrick O’Neal, confirmed news of his death on Instagram on Friday.
“So this is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say but here we go. My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us,” Patrick wrote. O’Neal was diagnosed with leukemia in 2001, and stage 2 prostate cancer in 2012, but his cause of death has not been shared at this time, the New York Post reported.
O’Neal was best known for his role in the 1970s hit, “Love Story.” He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for playing the role of Oliver, and quickly became a household name.
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