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Veteran Actor Hutton Rif Dies at 73 After Cancer Battle

4/21/2026

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Hutton Rif, the veteran actor, died at his Pasadena, California home on April 20, 2026, after a year-long battle with brain cancer, at age 73.
His wife and son survive him.
Rif portrayed Dr. Ron Welch on Doogie Howser, appearing in 17 episodes.
He also appeared in Star Trek: Generations, JAG, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful.

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Hutton Rif, the veteran actor, died at his Pasadena, California home on April 20, 2026, after a year-long battle with brain cancer, at age 73.
His wife and son survive him.
Rif portrayed Dr. Ron Welch on Doogie Howser, appearing in 17 episodes.
He also appeared in Star Trek: Generations, JAG, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful.