RIP RON
Ron Popeil dead at 86: Infomercial tycoon famous for Hair in a Can passes 'surrounded by family after medical emergency'
Katherine Schaffstall
Published: 17:26 ET, Jul 28 2021
Updated: 18:37 ET, Jul 28 2021
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RON Popeil is dead at 86-years-old after passing away "surrounded by family after a medical emergency."
The infomercial tycoon, who was famous for creating Hair in a Can, had an impressive net worth and amassed a fortune estimated at $200million.
Ron passed away at 86
The infomercial tycoon was 'surrounded by family after a medical emergency'Credit: KRT/Newscom/MEGA
A family source confirmed Ron's passing to TMZ, sharing that he experienced a severe medical emergency on Tuesday before passing away early Wednesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A.
The entrepreneur was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
Throughout his career, Ron created a number of memorable products and starred in multiple infomercials.
He created the famous Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ and coined the well-known catch phrase ever "Set it and Forget it!"
The product earned over $1 BILLION in domestic sales, which shattered other sales records including QVC.
HUMBLE BEGININNGS
Born in New York in 1935, Ron's first venture into the world of business was working alongside his dad as they sold kitchen products in a manufacturing facility based in Chicago.
Ron's work with his father clearly inspired him to pursue a career that allowed him to create and market numerous items for the kitchen.
He created the famed Chop-O-Matic in 1959, which went on to sell an impressive two million units.
Following the success of the Chop-O-Matic, Ron went on to create the Veg-O-Matic that was sold with the catchphrase: "But wait, there's more!!!"
His other creations include the Rhinestone Stud Setter, which later became known as the Bedazzler, Mr. Microphone and the Inside the Eggshell Egg Scrambler.
MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF
In 1964, Ron created his own company Ronco and marketed hundreds of products to global TV audiences.
Due to the popularity of his infomercials, Ron made dozens of cameos in TV and film.
The businessman was even famously parodied by Dan Aykroyd on Saturday Night Live back in 1976.
Ron made his final on-camera appearance in 2017, where he talked about and promoted Fidget Spinners.
He is survived by his wife, Robin, their four daughters and four grandchildren.
FANS FONDLY REMEMBER RON
Following the news of Ron's passing, fans took to Twitter to pay their condolences to the infomercial icon.
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One person wrote: "Sad to hear about Ron Popeil. Used to watch his informercials all of the time growing up. In fact, I think it's where I get a lot of my catchphrases today."
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Another called Ron a "true TV legend."
A third chimed in: "Ron Popeil did more for America than any other president in my lifetime."
Ron's net worth was an impressive $200millionCredit: AP
He created a number of memorable products over the yearsCredit: Instagram/Ron Popeil
Fans reacted to Ron's passing on TwitterCredit: Instagram/Ron Popeil