Ron Masak Cause of Death: 'Murder, She Wrote' Star Dead at 86 Days After Angela Lansbury Passed Away

Ron Masak, a famed actor who starred in "Murder, She Wrote" alongside Angela Lansbury, died. He was 86.

Masak's daughter issued a saddening statement on Facebook, confirming that the actor passed on Thursday. She noted that his family, including his wife and six children, surrounded him at the time of his death.

"Ron also spent many years playing an integral role in various charity events for Wounded Warriors, Child Help, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and many more," the statement went on. "Most importantly, we will remember him as a husband, a Father, a Papa, a Father in Law, and a great friend. He has touched so many lives and will be greatly missed."

Kaylie Defilippis, one of the actor's grandchildren, also shared the news with The Hollywood Reporter and revealed that Ron Masak's cause of death was natural causes. He reportedly died at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California.

His death occurred weeks after Lansbury's family confirmed Angela Lansbury's death. The actress, who was 96 at the time of her passing, succumbed "peacefully in her sleep" at her Los Angeles home on October 11 at 1:30 a.m.

In "Murder, She Wrote," Masak and Lansbury palyed the roles of Sheriff Mort Metzger and Jessica Fletcher, respectively.

After the news about his death surfaced, Masak's colleagues and fans expressed their heartbreaks as they mourn his death while still remembering Lansbury. They also sent their deepest condolences to his bereaved family.

Ron Masak's Legacy

The Chicago native expanded his love for theater by studying it at Chicago City College. It did not take him long before he marked his acting debut with the Drama Guild in 1954.

In the years thereafter, Masak notably appeared in TV series including "The Twilight Zone," "Get Smart," "Bewitched," "The Monkees," "I Dream of Jeannie," "Police Story," "Wonder Woman," and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," to name a few.

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Masak received his big break in 1985 when he was tapped to become part of "Murder, She Wrote" and appear in over 40 episodes.

As for his films, he added the titles "Ice Station Zebra," "Evel Knievel," "A Time for Dying," "Laserblast," "The Benchwarmers," and "Angels on Tap" under his belt.

Before his death, Masak was waiting for the release of his two projects, "The Curse of the Gorgon" and "Quigley 2."

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