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Neal McDonough Says Luke Perry Gifted Him Home After Blacklist

5/27/2026

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McDonough Receives Keys

Neal McDonough said Luke Perry gave him the keys to Perry’s Hancock Park home after he lost his house.
He told Fox News Digital on May 26 2026 that a Hollywood blacklist for refusing on-screen kisses caused his loss of home and work in 2010-2011.
He credited his wife Ruvé, married in 2003, with helping him recover and co-producing “Homestead” and “Jimmy.”
He noted Perry died in March 2019 at age 52 after a massive stroke.

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McDonough Portrays

Neal McDonough portrays Jimmy Stewart’s father in the Stewart biopic.
He and wife Ruve co-produce films such as “Boon,” “The Warrant: Breaker’s Law,” “Homestead,” and “The Last Rodeo.”
He said studying Stewart’s WWII service deepened his personal connection and noted that their shared faith guides their filmmaking.
He added that learning about Stewart’s WWII service made the actor’s birthday feel especially meaningful this year.

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McDonough Receives Keys

Neal McDonough said Luke Perry gave him the keys to Perry’s Hancock Park home after he lost his house.
He told Fox News Digital on May 26 2026 that a Hollywood blacklist for refusing on-screen kisses caused his loss of home and work in 2010-2011.
He credited his wife Ruvé, married in 2003, with helping him recover and co-producing “Homestead” and “Jimmy.”
He noted Perry died in March 2019 at age 52 after a massive stroke.

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