Rif Hutton, Doogie Howser M.D. Star, Passes Away

0:00On April 21st, Riff Hutton, the actor best known for playing Dr. Ron Welch on Dukeie Houser MD, has died at 73. He passed away on April 18th at his home in Pasadena, California after battling Gleel Blastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. His wife, Bridget Hoffman, confirmed the news, Hutton built a solid career across TV and film over decades. On Dukeie Houser from 1989 to 1993, he appeared as Lieutenant Commander Alan Matoni on Jag and Lenny Caulfield. On General Hospital in 2021 and 2022, Tributes started rolling in right away, actor Steve Apostelina called him one of a kind on social media, praising his brightness, work ethic, and community efforts during the COVID pandemic, and the 2023 SAG after strikes. Fans and colleagues remember him as incredibly talented. He racked up guest spots on shows like the Jefferson's, Nycourt and Shameless, plus voice characters and animated hits, such as Chartail, Rio, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man,

1:06into the Spider-Verse. His final roles were on SWAT in 2024 and 2025. Hutton leased behind his wife, Bridget, and son Wolfie, along with a legacy of versatile performances that lit up screens big and small for years. And in celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.