Rance, who had a big influence on Ron’s life as a child actor, died in 2017 at age 89 Ron Howard is looking back at Apollo 13 and the role his dad, Rance Howard, played in the film. “I’m directing my ...

Ron Howard Honors Real-Life 'Apollo 13' Hero After Death originally appeared on Parade. Legendary actor and director Ron Howard, 71, paid a heartfelt tribute to the real-life hero behind his ...

Ronald Mark Howard, 73, of Emmaus, PA passed away peacefully on September 26, 2012 with his wife and sons beside him. They said good-bye to a husband and father who was a man of honor, honesty, and ...