A New Fan, I am saddened to learn of Mr. Ron O’Neal’s death. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mr. O’Neal’s death earlier this year. SHEILA FROM INDIANAPOLIS, Long Live The Memory of Ron “Superfly” O’Neil. It is a shame he didn’t get a part in a movie like “Scarface” where he could have done justice to his persona in fitting surroundings. This movie is truly one of the all time great Hustler movies. Just found out about our friend Ronnie Oneal. I FEEL THAT HE DID NOT GET ALL THE CREDIT THAT WAS DUE HIM, HOWEVER, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS. At the Palace Theater down ton Gary In. I want to say PEACE to you Ron and your family because your acting skills brought joy to all who watched your movies. I HAD SEEN HIM PLAYING EVEN OTHER NATIONLITIES IN FILMS. I like the clothes that they wore back then. Ron you are MISSED…. He truly was a pioneer for not only African Americans, but he honestly was on of the select few that helped usher in a new era of film, where the lines between good and evil are drawn closer together and are alot more gray in color. You will be missed. I AM TRULY SORRY ABOUT RON’S PASSING. The actors were brilliant especially Ron O’Neal. Then more black barber shops started to rise in harlem. RIP and thanks. IT A SECOND TIME AND THEY TOOK ME ALONG. Ron O’Neal DVD is avaible in Walmart, you can also make the sound track there at the cashier’s department where you purchase the music, dvd’s, cell phones etc. I grew up on musicals mostly, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Grease, and etc. If you have any unfortunate news that this page should be update with, please let us know using this form. BUt O’neil put heart, soul and humanity into a character who was cool, yes – but not always “good”. To Margarita Ca., I hope that you know that Ron’s name was Priest in SUPERFLY not GOLDIE. WATCHING THE MOVIE I BECAME A BIG FAN OF RON O’NEAL AND I’M STILL A FAN. I came to realize that I was limited to the celluiod versions of you because you were a very private man. I’m surprised he didn’t get better roles after Superfly, but I can understand seeing how the movie reflected an almost too real scene going on at the time. At a young age so much i have been called Priest for the better years of my life also known as ghetto Prince even doe it was a charater in a movie he was so real wit it it over came me in tru sense and i always respect and luv da brotha as a magnificant actor and person. While I never knew Mr O’Neal personally, I think I speak for anyone and everyone who has ever seen a so-called Blaxploitation film…..that “Priest” was one of the best….the film itself was riddled with stereotypes, but somehow, Ron was able to bring new life to those “stereotypes” and make us feel sympathy for the “bad” guy and his struggle against the “man”. I was only 7 years old when you did the box office smash SUPERFLY one of my favorites. Long live Mr. O’Neal and I pray that he rests in peace with a father in heaven that judges us not on our external qualities but who has known personally our hearts. We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Mr. O’neal. Until we meet again Ron….. O ’ Neal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2000, and made his last film, On the Edge, in 2002 with Ice-T. i give my love to his family and friends.god bless you all!!! ALL of which, is echoed by the lyrics of the soundtrack recorded by Curtis Mayfield. He was always there for me in troubled need, a true friend he will always be forever…. correction: ron’s first wife carol tillery banks is titled ‘hello to me with love’. All my family condolences to Ron Oneals family. I was 12 when Superfly came out and I have been a true fan since. His talent was larger than his exposure in the industry. There’s really nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Post was not sent - check your email addresses! He definitely affected my taste in men. R.I.P. With the loss of our beloved Ron O’Neal aka “Priest”, I will mourn in perpetuity. I saw SUPERFLY when it came out long ago. BEVERLY FROM AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK. I was amazed how coolly and thoroughly acted “Priest” was done by Ron O’Neal… I was even more amazed that he was not that much recognised by the US media of his time and I could clearly see why that was. scrollbar: true, I was so in love,that it took me several viewings of the movie to know what it was about. In South Jersey, (Atlantic city)we had many good times. My father style was so much similar than Ron O’Neil. I’m 27 years old, with an old soul, and I know an original actor with talent that influenced a generation. HE IS A LEGEND AND WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN THE Mr.O’neal, my husband and I are great fans, and we shall always remember you, and teach our children of your great contributions to, Soul Cinema. They say clothes never go out of style, let the year 2009 be the year we give this BADD BROTHER his DUE. I did read many years ago that Mr. O’Neal was of hispanic ancestry and that is why he could carry roles outside of portraying a black character. Anyway, Ron you are indeed loved and miss by us all and may you rest in peace. behavior: 'all' It was Mr. O’Neil who made him thus! called, (Superfly)I was only 15 years old and pregnant, when they mention his named all the people in the neighborhood couldn’t wait to see there numberone star.He made all the blacks feel good about them selfs. He was 66. He will always have a special place in my heart, as I first saw him in Superfly when I was but a teen. r.i.p. It *sounds* like him, though. Superfly represents the current struggle black men are having to this day. Ron O'Neal was born on September 1, 1937 and died on January 14, 2004. I don’t recall any articles about Mr. O’neal’s death in 2004. However, as an adult I have had the opportunity to hear and read his commentary on the film, and he clearly took responsiblity for making sure that drug dealing was/is not glamorized. May God bless and keep him always. REST IN PEACE YOU FINE BROTHER. Ron O’Neal was a great actor, and “Superfly” is my favorite movie of all time. My man , Mr. Ron O’neil will be greaty missed. Rest in peace Ron we will always remember you. no disrespect to his widow but i always hoped he and his ex-wife carol tillery banks would reunite. I was living in NYC at the time “Superfly” was filmed! He … US actor Ron O'Neal was 66 when he died on January 14, 2004. IT COME ON.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL BE MISS. Thats more my time frame. My father died almost a year ago. O'Neal was also a director and writer for the sequel, and for the film Up Against the Wall. My wife said that ron o’neal used to live next door to her in LA years ago, she said he was an avid gardener and he loved to talk to her for hours, about gardening. If his career was starting now he would be a superstar. My condolences go out to his family, to his friends, and to his many, many fans. I will always appreciate him for the power and determination he displayed. Ron O'Neal grew up in a working-class neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, the son of a former jazz musician who earned his living as a factory worker; his father died when he was 16 years old. It still hurts as though it was yesterday he passed on. I cannot believe that it was not made more public.I was about 16 and at a very impressionable age when Superfly first came out. My mother whose name was Sandra Strickland at the time, preceeded Mr. O’Neal in death. My heartfelt sympathy to your family, friends and loved ones. I put two and two together when he was referred to in Menace to Society. could you please e-mail me I have been a long time admirer of Ron O’Neal and I have been disappointed over the years of not being able to find much on the internet about his career, please contact me at squiregee@hotmail.com, thankyou. Great talent, great loss, Rest in peace Ron. What a great person he was, I met and dated him many years ago. Ryan is alive and kicking and is currently 79 years old. I’ll aways keep you in that speical place in my heart. Hollywood was not ready for a handsome black actor. In matter of fact kids, everybody on the block used to tease us “your daddy is superfly”. I like to dress like superfly now. It’s sad that he did not get the credit he deserved. His movie, Super Fly gave me my idea for a nick name, when I joined the Navy in 1974. links: '#ffffff' Ron was 66 years old at the time of death. I was 16 years old when SuperFly came out, and I got my hair fried died and laid to the side so I could look cool like Ron Oneal. Los … After becoming accepted in the Panther Party, O`Neal served as the group`s chief of security. Wife? He will be dearly missed and most of all he was my mentor. Robin Williams' screen presence was always thrilling How did Robin Williams die? I TOO, MISS A COUSIN THAT DIED IN 2003, THAT WAS JUST LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. Ron O'Neal Birthday and Date of Death Ron O'Neal was born on September 1, 1937 and died on January 14, 2004. Knew him as a child growing up in Cleveland on Morrison av. Ronald O'Neal Birthdate September 1, 1937 Birthplace. In our twenties eric hood and benny smith of decatur illinois went to see this movie.it had an impact on us.for that era this movie was years ahead of its time. Following these tragedies his mother found a job in a hospital in order to sustain the family. Well she anwsered that question with pleasure,she had a tremendous crush on Ron O’neal and his character in that particular movie.So Thats how I became A.K.A Super Fly! what it really was about was a guy mired down by bigotry, sterotypes, and circumstance just “trying to get over”. the man must have been unforgettable. (think about the top black actors of the 70’s and 80’s) Not one of them were close to Ron. American Actor Ron O'Neal was born Ron O'Neal on 1st September, 1937 in Utica, New York, USA and passed away on 14th Jan 2004 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 66. Ron was always one of my favorite actors. I like the part where the gambler calls Priest a “white (n-word)” and Priest punches him to the floor. =======, Ron O’Neal, a great actor, a brother with a true gift, may you rest in peace Ron, proper recognition may have not been given to you while you were here with us on earth, but in my heart you are with Our Father, The Most High, I feel you will get the honor and the halo you deserved there with our Lord, Peace be onto you. I have lovely, heartfelt memories of all the things we shared.. Rest In Peace my love*** Maria. My father was a school teacher, which he wore the suits; long coats that matched every outfit; and fedoras. I just finished watching his DVD Superfly and brought back such wonderful memories of my childhood. May God continue to keep his wife and kids, and alway’s watch over you. REST IN PEACE MY SWEETIE, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I remember when I was younger I seen him for the first time in real life is when they had this barber shop in Harlem on 121 Street in 7th Avenue I LOVE THAT MOVIE AND MY CHILD- I wish I could get more information about him. Keep on keepin’ on while ridin’ yo’ “hog” in the sky. Only six months later his brother, who worked as a truck driver, was killed in an accident. And my GAWD, he was FINE. For some reason, I knew who Ron O’Neal was without someone having to mention the film Superfly. YORK CITY MANHATTEN, I HAD A FRIEND THAT LIVED Lisa Brown Warren, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Ron O'Neal, a stage and film actor who rode the wave of blaxploitation movies in the early 1970s starring as the sartorially resplendent Harlem drug dealer in the 1972 hit "Superfly," has died. This is just amazing. Have been so proud of him. HE ACTUALLY GOT MARRIED ON MY BIRTHDAY DATE,NOV.10. MRS. NEDRA CHERRY-HARGRAVE FROM ANTIOCH , CALIFORNIA. Yes, Ron ONeal was a great actor–if Hollywood would have dignified his potentials as a diverse actor who could have carried many leading roles–then we may have been reading a tribute to a man-a great actor that ranked amongst the best up there with Marlon Brando and Sir Lawrence Olivier. I thank Mr. O’Neal for having that kind of impact on myself as a person, and I’m sure, for most of us who respect and admire his work. He was 41. In 1973 my mother initially an Alabama girl gave birth to me,in Lansing MI.at the age of 28.She told me the story behind my name,she once stated to me that while pregnant with me how she craved for some blue berry ice cream and to see the movie Super Fly!I could understand the ice cream but why did she needed to see this movie? Ron O'Neal also appeared in several films including The Master Gunfighter, A Force of One, When a Stranger Calls, The Final Countdown, St. Helens, Red Dawn, Original Gangstas, and more. Info: He starred in the movie "Superfly", playing retiring cocaine dealer Youngblood Priest. her book of poems ‘hello with love to me’ was at the same time sad and inspiring as she expressed her struggle to glue together her brokenness from losing him to another. Here is what we know about Mr Williams. Following these tragedies his mother found a job in a hospital in order to sustain the family. ANA Goldie. Ronald William Howard is an American film director, producer and actor. I concur with so many others here who, correctly observed, that Mr. O’Neal was never given the credit and accolades he so richly deserved. version: 2, Ron O'Neal, whose role as the cocaine dealer Youngblood Priest in the 1972 film ''Superfly'' epitomized the era's blaxploitation genre, died here on Wednesday. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. He conveyed so much to us regarding the plight of the Black Man. SOMETHING NEGATIVE AND TURNED IT INTO A POSITIVE It is time for people to DRESS SHARP and look clean, and not have to pay thousands of dollars. Before I was born, my mother had beautiful black & white photographs of her days at Karamu with Ron O’Neal, and they also attended the same high school here in Cleveland. I believe he was ahead of his time. “Priest” was cool, and a lot of other things as well. I have watched Superfly since I was a child growing up in Oklahoma City, I went wo the Tower theatre on 23rd st. to watch it when it came out, I just watched it tonight and Priest was and is still “The Man” I will tell all my little connection to Mr. Ron O’neal. He was so fine!!!! Ron O’Neal, an Obie Award-winning actor, died on Jan. 14 from cancer. I remember him from two of my favorite movies: was the friend who took you to see ron named ‘ellen holly’ who had the first black role in the soap ‘one life to live?’ she wrote a book (one life) where she addressed the sadly disastrous love affair between her and ron. I will never forget you. i remember when i first saw superfly i couldn’t believe how gourgeous ron o’neal was., i’am so glad that i was of age to go see the movie and til this day i still watch it.i’am blessed to have known such an excellent actor. O’Neal attended Ohio State University for a short time before dropping out to spend several years performing in the interracial, Cleveland acting troupe, Karamu House. I bet many of you did not know that Canada Lee’s son played Priest’ partner in the movie? But we live in a world that is not color blind and refuses to provide opportunites that will show case our larger-than-life abilities. It is truly our lost that we will not have the privilege of seeing more of his talent. On the same order but not as classy as my Ron. The world will miss this fine actor, but at least we will have the work he left behind. I recently found out about his passing and was deeply saddened. I’m a writer, know more about me at http://www.princene.blogspot.com – I have current goals to write about Nelson Mandela’s son but eventually I would love to do a film about Ron O Neal…he’s a very interesting character…Can Terrence Howard do him justice? It hurts!!! I was 12 yrs old when Superfly came out it’s is just as powerful then to watch as it is now . He returned to Broadway in 1975 and replaced Cleavon Little in “All Over Town,” a play directed by Dustin Hoffman. Peace be unto you! I just watch a movie called Original Gangstas with And electricity like that…never fades away!!!! it’s unbelievable that he was such a force in the movie ‘super fly’ but was allowed to be blown away like so much dust in the wind. Goodbye Ron…. Never having seen the film Superfly until a few days ago, I am amazed at this man. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Ron O'Neal (1 Sep 1937–14 Jan 2004), Find a Grave Memorial no. I miss him so much! Ron O'Neal, shown here in a 1993 TV interview, appeared as Sgt. His portrayal in this role and all he graced us with, were SENSATIONAL! Ron was 66 years old at the time of death. He was not only a true talent, he had what few people have these days-integrity. SO GLAD HE HAILED FROM OHIO…WHICH IS WHERE MY MOM WAS FROM..HE EVEN LOOKS LIKE FAMILY… Thank you, Mr. O’Neal This movie was really the beginning of the balck film revolution of the 70’s. This is a tragedy of infinite proportions… So, I type Mr. O’neals name in a search engine, and sure enough, it is confirmed as I arrive at this very website. I had no clue that he was gone.. My heart is truely saddend and heartbroken. O'Neal Compton is an American film and television actor. Mr. O’neal, may your soul forever rest in peace and paradise with our creator God. Eunice then found work in a hospital. O’Neal attended Ohio State University for one semester. Rest In Peace. I know she is having a good time know you are there!! I WAS LOOKING ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW RON O’NEAL PERSONALLY, I FELT A CLOSENESS TO HIM, BECAUSE HE HAD SUCH A GOOD PERSONALITY, HANDSOME AND SUCH A GOOD ACTOR. 7. As I watch a tribute to deceased film stars on Turner Classic Movie Channel, suddenly Ron O’neal’s face enters the screen. I will never ever forget you Ron.. You meant so much to me, kept me focused, and was just a wonderful friend. KEEP THE FAITH. I think Hollywood still feels threatened by our beauty and our gifts. ron was a bi-racial mix of black and white ancestry. Tall, lean, handsome veteran stage and classically trained actor, best known for his iconic role as Youngblood Priest - the long haired, stylishly dressed cocaine dealer who wants to make one last big score so he can retire from the cocaine business, in the seminal 1972 crime drama Super Fly. I also remember he had a part in “A Different World” as Whitley’s dad. The MAN WAS BADDD yeah, he must have been “something” all right! I too missed his passing and was sorry to hear that few media outlets got the word out. interval: 30000, Really a shame. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Fan from Dublin Ireland. my bro. She took me along to meet him in ?1970? May the Lord be with his family. It’s been three years. Love you always and say hi to my MOM. I’m all choked up with tears streaming down my face, as I tell my husband of the news I recently learned of Mr. O’neal’s death. “Superfly” was a box office hit, but the 30 movies that followed in O’Neal’s career were mostly low-budget or straight-to-video fare. We lived together during 1989-1991. He was 66 and is survived by his wife. I remember him in Superfly as well as the creepy movie, When A Stranger Calls, I had no idea he was such a talented broadway actor. However, I have always been a fan and have followed his career and seen almost all of his films. I believe it was 1973 or 74, My Mother had washed my hair the night before school and put a stocking cap (this was before doo-rags) on my head and when I woke the next morning and took it off to get ready for school, even at 6 or 7 years old I made a decision I wasn’t going to school and the reason was my hair was completely straight (I have always had what people refer to as “good hair”) and I knew all of the kids were going to laugh at me, well my Mother came into the bathroom where I was and told me “It’s okay baby you look like Superfly” She had me at Superfly, It was on then I excitedly got ready for school and had a great day! she revealed not a speck of bitterness; only determination to pick herself up and move on. Birthname. Now I go to this site and learn he died last year. P.Baker During this war his maternal uncles Fabian and Gideon Prewett, both members of the Order of the Phoenix, were murdered while fighting a group of four Death Eaters led by Antonin Dolohov. Ron O’Neal grew up in a working-class black neighborhood of Cleveland, the son of a former jazz musician who now earned his living as a factory worker; his father died when he was 16 years old. No one messed with him and got away with it. Did he get respect from the other Black actors? There were numerous black films that followed, some good, some not, but SUPERFLY was the MACK (smile) of them all. RON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. “THE UNSUNG HEROE”. Coronavirus Update. Ron O'Neal was born on September 01, 1937 in Utica, New York, United States, is Actor, Director, Writer. VHS FOR YEARS. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. WENT TO THE MOVIES AND SAW IT FIRST,AND THEY LOVED THE MOVIE SO MUCH THAT THEY WENT TO SEE I loved the movie then and I still love it to this day. Real talent is SO very rare. Six months later his brother, who worked as a truck driver, was killed in an accident. WE MET IN THE SUMMER OF 1972, AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES WHEN I SAW HIM. In fact I have two children on this earth because when I met their Dad he had that same hair do and demeaner! His zodiac sign is Virgo. RIP my brotha! !~ I saw the movie when it came out downtown in Chicago and had not seen it again until tonight…maybe I can find it on DVD. I will miss Ron………..R.I.P. Your email address will not be published. I LOVE YOUR MOVIE SUPERFLY.I WATCH IT EVERY TIME I did not grow up in the 70’s unfortunately, where I would’ve had the pleasure of seeing stars like Mr. O’Neal, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, and Richard Roundtree develop into the charismatic and powerful presence that will luckily be etched into Hollywood history. All I can say is that I love him,and his movie SuperFly.He really looked good when he was fighting in slow motion.His hair style really looked good on him.I liked the way the movie ended with him in control.May he be with God and God with his family and love ones. May we refuse to let his memory die. Cliff, eventhough I was born seven years after the movie superfly. We are both great fans of Mr. O’neal’s, and can recite just about every line he uttered in Superfly. Ron O’Neal was best known for his iconic role in the 1972 blaxploitation breakthrough “Superfly.” Ron O’Neal grew up in a working-class neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, to the parents of Eunice and Ernest O’Neal a former jazz musician who earned his living as a factory worker; Ernest died when Ron was 16 years old. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM IN MY HEART. oh, yeah! I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO E-MAIL ME WITH THE OTHER MOVIES THAT MR.O’NEAL STARRED IN SO THAT I MAY PURCHAES THEM AS COLLETOR ITEMS he was a magnificent actor as well. RON IS GONE BUT NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN, Just came across this blog kind of by accident and had to put in my two cents worth about Ron O’Neil. For this…..I will always love Mr. Ron O’Neal and his work….may he rest in peace after having to go through this hell of a life. WORK. He was on the threshold of LA success when I met him…and will treasure that memory..He was as nice a guy as he was FINE. I must add that he was “knock-down” gorgeous and the source of many heart palpitations on my part. Here in Chicago they did not say a word about his passing on Black Radio. What a loss to the theatrical world, and to all of us a well. He made “Priest” a household name in the black community. My mother had dropped me and my sister off at the theater not knowing that Superfly was rated R. A black lady told the cashier that we were with her so we were able to see the movie. I watched Ron O’Neal on Superfly for the first time on Sunday morning 3rd of June, 2007 in the UK, but to tell the truth, I am a Curtis Mayfield fan and had the “Superfly” album and wanted to always see the movie. I have my 70’s nite every Friday nite, and I know this sounds obssesive, but every friday nite I watch Claudine, Cooley High, Sugar Hill, in that order, and making sure I watch Super Fly and Super Fly TNT last so it could stay in my mind for the nite.I love him so much and will never forget him. O’Neal attended Ohio State University for a short time before dropping out to spend several years performing in the interracial, Cleveland acting troupe, Karamu House . Ron O'Neal grew up in a working-class neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Eunice and Ernest O'Neal, a former jazz musician who earned his living as a factory worker. I was not aware of Mr. Oneal’s transition until I saw it announced on the Acadamy Awards. Official trailer for Judas and the Black Messiah. 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