‘Matlock’ Star Jason Ritter Talks Late Dad John & Legacy He Hopes to Leave for His Daughter

Matlock star Jason Ritter recently opened up about his dad John Ritter‘s legacy — and how that spills over into what he hopes to leave behind for his daughter.

In 2003, John, who starred in Three’s Company and 8 Simple Rules, died at 54 following an aortic dissection. Twenty-three years later, Jason, 46, is married to Melanie Lynskey, 49, and they share a daughter, 7.