Paul Hennessy (Portrayed by John Ritter from 2002-2003) is Cates husband and father of Bridget, Kerry and Rory. Paul collapsed and died while at the store while buying milk. This was probably because of an aortic dissection (and because of the real-life death of John Ritter).

How did John Ritters character die?

He was 54. Ritter became ill Thursday while working on his ABC series and underwent surgery at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank for a tear in his aorta, a rare medical condition that can hit without warning. He died shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, publicist Lisa Kasteler said.

Is Tex Ritter John Ritters father?

The son of the singing cowboy star Tex Ritter and the father of actors Jason and Tyler Ritter, Ritter is known for playing Jack Tripper on the ABC sitcom Threes Company (1977–1984), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 1984.