Katey Sagal recalls the devastating day her co-star John Ritter died in 2003, just days before his 55th birthday, during a rehearsal for “Eight Simple Rules.” Shocked and heartbroken, she describes the surreal moment they were still doing press interviews hours before his passing. The show adapted by writing Ritter’s character out, but Sagal insists his spirit endures—his laughter, energy, and light continue to shine through. Though a lawsuit against his doctors was later dismissed, Ritter’s legacy remains a powerful reminder of life’s fragility and the joy he brought to everyone around him.

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