Rif Hutton, 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' Actor, Dies at 73
Rif Hutton, the actor who played Dr. Ron Welch on the TV show 'Doogie Howser, M.D.,' died Saturday at age 73. He passed away at his home in Pasadena, California, after a battle with illness.
Rif Hutton, who played Dr. Ron Welch on the hit TV series 'Doogie Howser, M.D.,' died Saturday at his Pasadena home. He was 73. His family confirmed the news to TMZ.
Hutton appeared as a recurring character on 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' from 1990 to 1993. The show starred Neil Patrick Harris as a teenage doctor and ran for four seasons on ABC. The series was created by Steven Bochco and David E. Kelley.
Before landing his role on 'Doogie Howser,' Hutton appeared in soap operas and made guest appearances on various TV shows. After the series ended, he continued acting in television roles.
'Doogie Howser, M.D.' became a cultural phenomenon and helped launch Harris's career. The show aired 97 episodes total and remains popular with viewers today through reruns and streaming services.
Hutton was part of a beloved 1990s medical comedy that launched Neil Patrick Harris's career. The show remains popular in reruns and streaming, making Hutton's character familiar to multiple generations of TV viewers.
Details about funeral arrangements and the cause of Hutton's illness have not been released.
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