Veteran actor Ron Hale is no more. According to the US publication Variety, Ron died on August 27 at 78 years old. The cause of his death has not been revealed yet. And this came as quite a shocking moment to the fans and his colleagues.
Ron Hale first gained national recognition with his portrayal of Dr. Roger Coleridge on the ABC daytime drama Ryan’s Hope, where, for nearly a decade and a half 900 episodes between 1975 and 1989-the talented actor turned the fictional doctor into a household name. He received wide critical praise, including nominations for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in both 1979 and 1980.
The way Ron could fill in so much detail in the character made him a quick favorite among viewers.
Following Ryan’s Hope, Ron went on to do another soap icon turn as Mike Corbin in the long-running General Hospital. He played Mike from 1995 to 2010, building himself into the fabric of the show. Ron also appeared in the show’s sister series Port Charles from 1997 to 2000. Further cementing his status in daytime television.
In addition to his work in the soaps, Ron Hale made guest appearances in many popular television series. He appeared in such shows as N.Y.P.D., Search for Tomorrow, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, Matlock, MacGyver, Rodney, and Easy. His acting skills were also widely diverse, allowing him to excel in many different types of acting and exposing his talent to an even larger audience.
In film, Ron’s voice boomed and his character was felt among greats Robert Redford. And Dustin Hoffman in the 1976 biographical political thriller All the President’s Men, as Watergate burglar Frank Sturgis. As the lists of his film credits continue to grow it include, Me, Natalie (1969), Trial by Jury (1994), The Lord Protector (1996) Sunstorm (2001), and The Ghost and the Whale (2017) . Each one of these added to his variegated career.
The talent and dedication of Ron Hale to his craft have kept him in the minds of fans and peers alike. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances that touched many hearts. The entertainment community still mourns his loss as many reflect on the impact he made throughout his long and illustrious career. People will never forget his contributions to television and film. All who knew him and enjoyed his work will miss him deeply.
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