As a devoted fan of daytime soaps and classic films, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ron Hale, a true legend in our community. His talent and dedication to his craft, spanning over four decades, have left an indelible mark on both Ryan’s Hope and General Hospital.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a soap opera legend.
Ron Hale, well recognized for his extended appearances in the television series ‘Ryan’s Hope’ and ‘General Hospital’, passed away on August 27th, as reported by his family. He was 78 years old.
As per a published online notice, it was stated that Hale, a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, resided in St. George, South Carolina when he passed away. The reason for his demise remains undisclosed.
For fourteen years, he portrayed Dr. Roger Coleridge in the television series “Ryan’s Hope”. This role brought him two nominations for Daytime Emmy Awards in 1979 and 1980. Additionally, he was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Villain in a Daytime Serial at the Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1986.
Ronald Hale Thigpen, originally known as Hale, portrayed Mark Corbin on ‘General Hospital’ from 1995 to 2010 and its spin-off, ‘Port Charles’. Later, Max Gail stepped into the role from 2018 until 2021.
It is with great sadness that we, the General Hospital family, announce the passing of Ron Hale on October 3rd,” stated the show’s official X account. “Our thoughts are with his family during this challenging period. He was an exceptional performer and a cherished coworker. May he find eternal peace.
Actor Billy Warlock, best known for his role as A.J. Morgan on General Hospital, posted on Twitter: “With deep sorrow, I announce the passing of my beloved friend Ron Hale. He was a fantastic actor and a wonderful companion. I’ll truly miss him.
Apart from his involvement in soap operas, Hale additionally starred as one of the Watergate burglars in the Academy Award-winning movie “All the President’s Men” (1976). He also made appearances on popular shows such as Matlock and MacGyver. His last acting role was in the 2017 film “The Ghost and the Whale”.
Additionally, he graced Broadway in the play “The Time of Your Life,” written by William Saroyan, back in 1968. Notably, he also performed at the Trustus Theatre during this time. This theatre was founded by his late brother, Jim Thigpen Jr., and his late sister-in-law, Kay Thigpen, as reported by “The Hollywood Reporter.
Hale is survived by his nieces and nephews, Lori Brown, Max Brabham, Erin Wilson and Marc Brown.
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2024-10-03 15:17