Ryan O’Neal fought against two forms of cancer until the very end of his life.

Following his death in 2023, Hollywood mourned the loss of a remarkable actor, though his son chose not to attend the funeral.

After a prolonged struggle with leukemia and prostate cancer, Ryan O’Neal passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 82, with congestive heart failure being the cause of death. In his final photographs, it was clear that his health had deteriorated significantly. The once-charismatic actor, celebrated for his charm, appeared frail and exhausted.

The award-winning star became famous as the ideal leading man in classic films such as the emotional Love Story and Stanley Kubrick’s historical masterpiece Barry Lyndon. During his prime, he was a true heartthrob, enchanting audiences and winning the hearts of women everywhere.