'Love Story' star Ryan O'Neal passes away aged 82

Actor and heartthrob Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of 'Love Story' who also appeared in 'Paper Moon' and 'Barry Lyndon,' has passed away, his son said Friday (Dec 8). He was 82.

LOS ANGELES: Actor and heartthrob Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of "Love Story" who also appeared in "Paper Moon" and "Barry Lyndon," has passed away, his son said Friday (Dec 8). He was 82.

"This is the toughest thing I've ever had to say but here we go. My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us," Patrick O'Neal wrote on Instagram.