Facts About Angela Lansbury’s Costar Dead At 86 – Hollywood Life

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• Ron Masak died of natural causes in Thousand Oaks, CA on October 20, 2022 at the age of 86.
• The character actor landed the role of Sheriff Mort Metzger Murder, she wrote in 1985 with the late, great Angela Lansbury
• He died 10 days after Angela died at the age of 96
• Ron was also called the “King of Commercials” for his multiple voiceovers in the 80’s and 90’s

One of Angela Lansbury’s beloved co-stars of Murder, she wrote passed away 10 days after the actress died at the age of 96. Ron Masak, who played the role of Sheriff Mort Metzger in the famous 80s TV series, died of natural causes on October 21, 2022 at a hospital in Thousand Oaks. He was 86 years old. old.

Ron’s daughter announced the death on Facebook with a “very heavy and broken heart.” She said Ron was with his wife (Kay) and six children when he passed away. “Most importantly, we will remember him as a man, a father, a father, a father-in-law and a good friend,” she added. “He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.”

Here’s everything to know about Ron Masak and his legacy, below!

Where is Ron from?

Ron, who was born on July 1, 1936 in Chicago, Ill. was born, caught the acting bug early, studied theater at Chicago City College and made his stage debut with the Drama Guild in 1954, per Variety.

His big break came with ‘Murder, She Wrote’

In the 60s and 70s, Ron had parts in such iconic TV shows as Enchanted, The Twilight Zone, Get Smart and wonder woman, according to his IMDB. His big break came when he landed the role of Sheriff Mort Metzger Murder, she wrote in 1985. Ron made his presence known in over 40 episodes of the series until its end in 1996.

Ron was known as ‘The King of Commercials’

In her Facebook message, Ron’s daughter said he was “best known as ‘The King of Commercials,’ as well as for his role as Sheriff Mort Metzger in ‘Murder, She Wrote.’ Ron earned the nickname in the ’80s and ’90s after being the voice for Vlasic pickles, Rice-A-Roni and other household products, according to Variety.

He was involved in 2 projects before his death

Ron worked into his 80s, with his most recent film role in 2018′ Angels on Tapaccording to his IMDB. The website also says the late actor was attached to two upcoming projects: The Curse of the Gorgon and Quigley 2.

Ron played an ‘integral role’ in various charities

Later in his long life, Ron made sure to give back, as his daughter revealed on Facebook that he was involved in many charities. “Ron has also played an integral role over many years in various charitable events for Wounded Warriors, Child Help, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and many more,” she wrote.