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Hollywood Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr. Dies at 88

8/17/2025

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Hollywood stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr. passed away on August 12 at age 88.
He had a career exceeding 50 years, performing stunts in "Lethal Weapon" and "The Matrix Reloaded."
Rondell founded Stunts Unlimited in 1970 and was a respected mentor in the stunt industry.
He is survived by his wife, son, grandchildren, and brother.

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Hollywood stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr. passed away on August 12 at age 88.
He had a career exceeding 50 years, performing stunts in "Lethal Weapon" and "The Matrix Reloaded."
Rondell founded Stunts Unlimited in 1970 and was a respected mentor in the stunt industry.
He is survived by his wife, son, grandchildren, and brother.