Ryan O’Neal is being remembered by his loved ones today — the “Love Story”
Actor died on Dec. 8 at the age of 82. Co-star Ali MacGraw released a statement on Saturday regarding his death. “Working with Ryan, all those years ago, was one of the great experiences of my film career, and we remained
Friends ever after. He was a skilled actor, charming and funny too. I know that a huge part of my success was due to his generosity as my co-star,” she said in a note obtained by Deadline . The “Getaway” star, now 84, went on: “It has been devastating to know just how ill Ryan has been for many years now, and I was not surprised to learn that he had passed away yesterday morning.” “Thankfully, he was surrounded by his son Patrick and a small group of lifelong, close friends. My heart goes out to all four of his children and to the people who loved him most.” “I shall miss him and the fun we shared……and I pray that he will find peace at last,” she concluded. MacGraw and O’Neal starred together in the passionate romantic drama “Love Story” in 1970. The flick spawned a sequel in 1978 called “Oliver’s Story.” The tale of love and tragedy followed a young couple, Jenny and Oliver, who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and they tied the knot. Conflict arises when Oliver discovers that his beloved is terminally ill and dies,
BREAKING his heart. The feature grossed $173 million in the global
box office at the time of its release, earning seven Oscar nominations and seven Golden Globe nods.