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Ron Dean, Chicago Character Actor in The Fugitive and The Dark Knight, Dies at 87

The Chicago-born actor was celebrated for Windy City roles across decades, highlighted by recurring work with director Andrew Davis.

Overview

  • His death occurred on October 5, according to director Andrew Davis, with the news made public three days later.
  • No official cause was released, though his partner described a long illness and said he died at a Chicago hospital, as reported by TMZ.
  • Partner Maggie Neff recounted that he died at 4 p.m. after farewells from his sisters and in her arms.
  • A Chicago native, he often portrayed cops and local toughs and appeared in seven films directed by Davis.
  • His credits spanned Risky Business, The Breakfast Club, The Fugitive and The Dark Knight, with his final screen role in a 2016 episode of Chicago P.D.