However, for readers of a certain age, he’ll always be Kaley Cuoco’s overprotective dad.
It wason set that Ritter suddenly fell illduring rehearsals for “8 Simple Rules” in 2003.
Hours after being brought to the hospital, the beloved actor died at the age of just 54.

They ultimately reached a settlement, perToday.
Financial details were not released, but his family sued for millions.
Jason toldCloser Weeklyhe keeps his father close by watching his old work.

“Sometimes I will turn on the TV and catch an old episode of ‘Three’s Company.’
I always watch it.
Occasionally, there is even an episode I haven’t seen before.
It’s special to be able to do that,” he explained.
Although losing his dad was incredibly difficult, it spurred Jason on to follow in his footsteps.
“you’re able to stop there, because that’s it,” he told the interviewer.
“That’s the key.”
“Cuoco and Ritter notably shared a close relationship.