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John Ritter's Sudden And Tragic 2003 Death Explained

Actor John Ritter rose to fame on the hit sitcom "Three's Company" in the 1970s. He played Jack Tripper, a man who pretended to be gay so that his landlord would allow him to live with two female roommates. It may seem like a dated concept now, but it was a scandalous premise at the time. Critics weren't impressed with the show, but audiences loved Ritter in the role. He received three Emmy Award nominations for his work, taking home the Emmy in 1984 for outstanding lead actor in a comedy...

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    John Ritter's Sudden And Tragic 2003 Death Explained - Grunge

    John Ritter's Sudden And Tragic 2003 Death Explained - Grunge

    Actor John Ritter rose to fame on the hit sitcom "Three's Company" in the 1970s. He played Jack Tripper, a man who pretended to be gay so that his landlord would allow him to live with two female roommates. It may seem like a dated concept now, but it was a scandalous premise at the time. Critics weren't impressed with the show, but audiences...

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    TV Deaths That Happened Because The Actor Really Died - Grunge

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