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Ryan O’Neal dies: ‘Love Story’, ‘Paper Moon’ actor was 82

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    cloud_loud
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    Outside of his Bogdonavich films Paper Moon and What’s Up Doc, and obviously Barry Lyndon, O Neil was not considered a good actor. He was considered lucky that Love Story was such a big hit. Right...

    Outside of his Bogdonavich films Paper Moon and What’s Up Doc, and obviously Barry Lyndon, O Neil was not considered a good actor. He was considered lucky that Love Story was such a big hit. Right place right time sort of thing.

    O’Neal was wildly hated. Considered a terrible person, definitely was a terrible father. And, now this is what a friend told me, apparently sexually assaulted or attempted to sexually assault Drew Barrymore which resulted in Spielberg blacklisting O’Neal from Hollywood. I’ve not seen sources on that to be fair.

    It’s strange seeing glowing tributes. Especially from Mia Farrow who has a certain public perception thanks to her relentless Woody Allen allegations.

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      I can't find anything about that incident with Drew Barrymore, but: what

      I can't find anything about that incident with Drew Barrymore, but:

      He infamously hit on Tatum at Fawcett's funeral, not recognizing her as his daughter.

      what

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