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Veteran Actor Ron Dean, Known for "Risky Business," Dies at 87
8 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Ron Dean, known for roles in "Risky Business" and "The Breakfast Club," passed away
- Dean's partner Maggie Neff announced his death on October 5th
- Dean had a prolific career, appearing in numerous films and TV shows
On October 5th, 2025, veteran actor Ron Dean passed away at the age of 87. Dean was known for his roles in popular films such as "Risky Business" and "The Breakfast Club." His partner, Maggie Neff, announced the news, stating that Dean "passed at exactly 4pm, after his beloved sisters had said their goodbyes."
Born in Chicago, Dean began his acting career playing cops and military officials. One of his earliest roles was in the 1983 film "Risky Business," where he appeared alongside Tom Cruise. Over the years, Dean went on to star in numerous other films, including "The Package" with Tommy Lee Jones and Gene Hackman, and "The Dark Knight" with Christopher Nolan.
Dean was also a frequent collaborator with director Andrew Davis, appearing in several of his films, such as "Code of Silence," "Above the Law," and "Chain Reaction." In addition to his work on the big screen, Dean had a prolific television career, with roles in shows like "Murder, She Wrote," "Frasier," and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."
