January 16, 2004
Superfly, R.I.P.
The man of the hour had an air of great power...
"Superfly" film star Ron O'Neal dies at 66
Ron O'Neal, whose role as cocaine dealer Youngblood Priest in the 1972 film "Superfly" epitomized the so-called "blaxploitation" film genre of that era, has died. He was 66.
O'Neal died Wednesday evening at Cedars Sinai Medical Center after a long bout with cancer, according to his wife, Audrey Pool O'Neal.
Born in Utica, N.Y., O'Neal was raised in Cleveland, where he became involved in Karamu House, an experimental interracial theatrical troupe.
He headed to New York in 1966 and became involved in theater, teaching school in Harlem to support himself. The payoff for the young actor came with a 1970 Obie Award for his performance in Joseph Papp's Public Theatre production of "No Place To Be Somebody."
His performance in the play brought O'Neal to the attention of the producers of "Superfly," who fell in love with his street-smart, rugged interpretation of an ultra-violent cocaine dealer who wants out of the business after one last big score...
Posted by jsmooth995 at January 16, 2004 2:12 AM
Rest in Peace. I love "Superfly". Condolences to his family.
Posted by: quimby at January 16, 2004 2:37 PM
My prayers go out to the entire O'neal family! Ron was a gifted actor & will be greatly missed!
Posted by: Rianne at January 19, 2004 5:25 AM
my prayers with mr.o'neils family. he was a big name in our home growin up. muaaazzzzzz
Posted by: tanya at January 19, 2004 5:46 PM
my bad i misspelled his name o'neal. so sorry
Posted by: tanya at January 19, 2004 5:47 PM
I will miss you, You were truly one of the BEST!
My condolences to the family.
Posted by: Chris at January 21, 2004 7:07 PM
To the family of Ron O'Neal. He was a great actor that, unfortunately, became typecast by Superfly. He was one of my heroes because he worked through the image to project a positive role for young black men. Nevertheless, Superfly will live on as will Ron in all our hearts.
Posted by: Bob Bennett at January 22, 2004 10:01 PM
I'm very saddened to hear the passing of a wonderful actor. I still have a poster of Ron O'neill and will always keep. My heart goes out to his family and may the Most High keep you.
Posted by: Jan Yisrael at March 4, 2004 7:44 PM
I am in deep mourning over my close friend, Ron O'Neal. We lived together during 1989-1991. Ron was a wonderful thoughtful man, who helped and loved me and my two children, we had a connection made from Heaven. He was always there for me in troubled need, a true friend he will always be forever.... Until we meet again Ron..... I love you...... Peace and God Bless.... Renee'
P.S To his wife Audrey... Thank you so much for taking care of Ron during his last years... Me and Monique' and Andre'(whom Ron loved dearly as his own) send our love and condolences to you and The O'Neal Family..... Much Peace and Love.....
Posted by: Renee' Wilson at March 10, 2004 5:49 PM
I appreicate the contributions Mr. O'Neal made to empowering and enlightening the Black Community and others. Superfly was a vehical for a greater message. The fault of the choices those like Priest (the character Mr. O'Neal played in Superfly) is outside of the Black community. He also made it clear that criminal activity (drug dealing, pimping, etc.) is not the way, but it is a means for those who have been left with few alternatives.
Mr., O'Neal, thank you for taking responsibility for providing the education needed by many young people who misunderstood the message in Superfly.
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Im a long time fan of the man i had no idea he had past,I was just online trying to learn more about him,and find out what he was up to at this date,my deepest condolences to his family.and those fans like myself who also feel a great lost.
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Posted by: Kunda at November 30, 2004 6:26 AM
i am truly deeply saddened and upset, it is feb, 2005!! i collect and keep stuff from the 70's (movies, music, ect) i happened to be surfing the web, i was curious about what ron o'neal had been up to, and read that he had "died" i was truly upset, i grew up in the 70's and my mom and grandmom use to play "gimmie your love" curtis mayfield, and i have the movie "superfly" as a collection. I am saddened, he was talented and deserved way better, he was a heroe! Thank you Ron for your contribution to the opening of doors to the blaxplotation film genre.
Question: Did Ron O'neal have children? I would love to know,
My condolences to his wife Audrey.... Blessings to your family and peace to you.
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