These days, there are so many celebrities out there that it can be very difficult to keep track of them. After all, people become famous in a lot of new ways, including starring in “reality” shows, being an “influencer”, hosting a YouTube show, and so much more. With that in mind, it isn’t overly surprising that when most celebrities pass away the general public doesn’t have that big of a reaction.
Of course, some stars are so beloved that when they meet their untimely end, it feels like the whole world stands up and takes notice. For example, many people took it very hard when they learned that Robin Williams, Whitney Houston, John Candy, Carrie Fisher, and Kobe Bryant breathed their last. Most recently, the shocking passing of Chadwick Boseman when he was in the prime of life devastated his friends and fans alike.
Another example of a celebrity whose death made the masses very sad, John Ritter was such a lovable actor that when he suddenly passed away at a young age it made many fans cry. Of course, no matter how hard John Ritter’s fans took the news that he was no longer with us, his 4 children obviously would’ve have been infinitely more devastated. Of course, John would want his kids to lead a complete life after his passing, which begs an obvious question, what are they up to now?
Acting Legend
Seemingly born to be a star, anyone who tuned in to a single episode of Three’s Company will likely be happy to talk about John Ritter’s comedic skills. Always willing to throw himself into one madcap storyline after another, that show never could have worked if Ritter wasn’t singularly blessed at pulling off all manner of physical comedy.
On top of John Ritter’s star-making television role, he went on to prove that he wasn’t a one-trick pony. After all, he made the masses laugh uproariously as the star of Problem Child and audiences related to the fear he brought to life as one of the stars of the TV Miniseries It. Of course, Ritter also was great as the star of 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Finally, it has to be noted that when John Ritter guest-starred on Scrubs, he was hilarious while also bringing so much humanity to his role that fans couldn’t get enough of his performance.
The Lesser-Known Ritter Kids
As of the time of this writing, two of John Ritter’s kids have made more of a name for themselves than their two other siblings. However, that isn’t to say that any of John’s kids are leading typical lives as all of his kids have followed him into the entertainment industry, which is something a lot of celebrity kids do.
When it comes to John Ritter’s kids, it certainly seems like the child he had during his second marriage to Amy Yasbeck is the most private of the group. Without prying, there still is some information about that person that is publicly available. Given the name Stella Ritter at birth, John’s youngest child now goes by Noah Lee Ritter after deciding to transition upon reaching adulthood. Credited as an actor and composer on IMDb, Noah performed music for a short film called The Namazu and acted in a trio of short independent projects.
Long before John Ritter became a beloved actor, his father Tex Ritter rose to fame as a popular country music superstar. While it seems like John Ritter’s children weren’t spoiled, as too many celebrity kids seem to be, his daughter Carly grew up surrounded by her parents’ massive record collection. Clearly affected by her early exposure to music, Carly Ritter grew up to learn guitar, write songs, perfect her vocals, tour, and release music.
Acting Ritters
When Tyler Ritter decided to give acting a try, he spent several years getting small roles in films that most people have never heard of. Then, all of that changed once he landed a small part in an episode of Modern Family and he has never looked back again. Going on to appear in a long list of popular series, Tyler’s filmography includes shows like Hot in Cleveland, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., NCIS, and The Good Doctor among others. More importantly, Tyler had a recurring role in the DC show Arrow and he won a leading role in a short-lived series called The McCarthys.
Clearly the most famous of John Ritter’s children, Jason Ritter has made a name for himself in Hollywood as a talented actor and a great guy that people love to work with. Clearly following in his dad’s footsteps in terms of his reputation in the business, Jason has also proven to be a talented TV actor with his roles in shows like Joan of Arcadia, The Class, and Parenthood. Also a mainstay of the big screen, Jason landed roles in notable movies like Freddy vs. Jason, Raise Your Voice, and Frozen II among others.