Ron Dean passed away at the age of 87 at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, according to the latest reports. The cause of his death remains unclear at the moment. But his partner, Maggie Neff, revealed that he battled a long illness.
The actor was well known for his appearances in films like The Dark Knight, The Breakfast Club, and The Fugitive, among many others. He also worked several times with Tom Cruise.
Ron Dean dies at 87 after long illness
As confirmed by TMZ, Ron Dean died at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, after battling a long illness, according to his partner, Maggie Neff. The exact cause of his death remains unclear.
“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,” Neff told TMZ. “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!” she added.
The Fugitive director, Andrew Davis, also confirmed the news of Dean’s passing and issued a statement about his death.
Partner Maggie Neff and more address Ron Dean’s death
Many reacted to Ron Dean’s death, including partner Maggie Neff and director Andrew Davis. Maggie Neff said, “It’s hard to capture what an extraordinary human being Ron was…One glamorous woman friend of Ron’s once told me that she’d rather grab a hot dog with Ron Dean than have a fancy dinner with some rich bloke. I have always felt the same way.”
Andrew Davis, who cast Dean in seven movies, also shared a statement about his death. “Ron Dean was my dear friend and a tremendous actor. He was the essence of what Chicago talent represented,” Davis said in the statement. “Having a very troubled youth, Ron turned his life around to have a wonderful career as a loving, decent human being and respected talent.”
Some of Dean’s memorable works include Rudy, Risky Business, The Breakfast Club, Cocktail, The Babe, Wild Things 2, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire, among many others.
He had not been active in recent years.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on HotNewBreak.
