Celebrities have paid tribute to Hollywood legend, Ryan O’Neal who sadly passed away at the age of 82.
The actor was best-known for appearing in many 1970’s hits including Arthur Hiller’s Love Story, What’s Up Doc alongside Barbara Streisand and Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon, which was predominantly shot in Ireland.
The leading man was immensely popular during Hollywood’s post Classical era.
The Oscar-nominated actor was also known for his high-profile relationship to Charlie’s Angels actress Farrah Fawcett which lasted decades; they never wed.
He starred in the famous Paper Moon, opposite his daughter Tatum, who won an Academy Award at the age of 10 for her performance.
Tributes have now poured in for the actor, with Barbara Streisand, his former co-star, leading the way.
Barbara took to X and wrote: “So sad to hear the news of Ryan O’Neal’s passing. ❤️ We made two films together, What’s Up, Doc? and The Main Event. He was funny and charming, and he will be remembered.”
So sad to hear the news of Ryan O’Neal’s passing. ❤️ We made two films together, What’s Up, Doc? and The Main Event. He was funny and charming, and he will be remembered. pic.twitter.com/Z9ADMv2R5T
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) December 8, 2023
Actress Sharon Stone also paid tribute, sharing a black and white image of the actor: “It’s w deep sadness I post this. RIP Ryan O’Neal.”
Mia Farrow shared a selection of snaps of the pair and simply put: “Rest in peace, dear Ryan.”
His son Patrick announced the actor’s death on his Instagram: “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us.”
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“My father Ryan O’Neal has always been my hero. I looked up to him and he was always bigger than life. When I was born in 1967 my dad was already a TV star on Peyton Place.
He continued: “That’s where he met my mum Leigh Taylor-Young, and about nine months later (give or take a date night or two) I was born.”
“My dad became an international movie star with Love Story at the beginning of the 1970s, a decade he absolutely crushed by starring in movies like What’s Up, Doc?, Paper Moon, Barry Lyndon, A Bridge Too Far, The Main Event, and The Driver.”
“He is a Hollywood legend. Full stop,” his son added.
