BREAKING Ron Dean dead: Risky Business and The Breakfast Club star dies

Ron Dean has died at the age of 87. The actor - who starred in the likes of Risky Business and The Breakfast Club - peacefully died alongside his family and loved ones.

The actor's partner Maggie Neff shared: "He passed at exactly 4pm, after his beloved sisters had said their goodbyes. He hung on like a warrior to say goodbye to his little sisters. Then we were alone, and in my arms, I held his hand, and he trusted me when I told him that it was alright to let go. What an honour!"

Ron was born in Chicago in 1938 and he became well known for his early portrayals of police officers and other military officials. In one of his key roles, he played a detective alongside Tom Cruise in Risky Business.

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He also had a key role in The Breakfast Club, where he played Mr Clark, the father of Andy Clark - which was portrayed by actor Emilio Estevez. The movie was a hit of the 1980s.

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