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HGTV Star Dead at 55 After Private Health Battle

Loren Ruch, co-host of HGTV House Party and head of content for HGTV is dead at 55 after a private health battle.

On Thursday, June 12, Ruch died from acute myeloid leukemia, Channing Dungey, chair of Warner Bros. Television Group, wrote in a memo to staff members, per Variety.

“Loren was the rare leader who lifted everyone around him,” Dungey wrote. "Known for his unwavering dedication, endless kindness, and unshakeable integrity, Loren built not only hit shows but enduring relationships, serving as mentor, advocate and true friend to countless colleagues across the television landscape.”

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by Anonymousreply 1June 14, 2025 3:42 AM

Never saw this show, but I used to do cancer research. There are effective treatments for some forms of AML, with more in trials for various forms. My guess is that he tried various treatments, none of which worked, which must have been frustrating and with painful side effects. My heart goes out to his husband.

by Anonymousreply 1June 14, 2025 3:42 AM
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