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From Mary Kugler, R.N., for About.com

Actor John Ritter Dies From Rare Condition

Saturday September 13, 2003
On September 11 actor John Ritter, known for roles on "8 Simple Rules" and "Three's Company," died from an aortic dissection. This condition, which is difficult to diagnose and occurs without warning, affects 10,000 people per year in the U.S. Not everyone survives it.

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