Overview

• His mother, Dolly Norris, said his leukemia treatment weakened his immune system and that he was cancer-free before pneumonia complications claimed his life
• He joined HGTV in 2005, was named head of content in January 2023, and led development on series including Celebrity IOU, Property Brothers: Forever Home and My Lottery Dream Home
• Warner Bros. Television Group chair Channing Dungey lauded him as a leader who built hit shows and nurtured enduring relationships with colleagues
• Beyond his professional achievements, Ruch served on the board of Live Out Loud and championed LGBTQ+ youth and broader representation
• He is survived by his husband, David Salas; his parents, Dolly Norris and Larry Ruch; and his brother, Geoffrey Ruch, and supporters are encouraged to donate to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation or Be the Match