Ron Dean, famous for his roles in Risky Business and The Breakfast Club, has passed away at the age of 87.
The actor died on Sunday at a hospital in Chicago, his partner of 40 years, Maggie Neff, told TMZ.
His cause of death is unclear at this time, but Neff shared he’s been battling a long illness.
‘He passed at exactly 4 PM, after his beloved sisters had said their goodbyes. He hung on like a warrior to say goodbye to his little sisters,’ she told the publication.
‘Then we were alone, and in my arms, I held his hand, and he trusted me when I told him that it was alright to let go. What an honor!’
Dean was known for often playing detectives and law-enforcement characters in his career.
Ron Dean, famous for his roles in Risky Business and The Breakfast Club, has passed away at the age of 87; Seen in a still from the Dark Knight
One of his earliest roles was in Risky Business (1983), alongside Tom Cruise.
