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Mark Ritts (1946 - 2009)

Best known for his role on Beakman's World as Lester the Rat, and on PBS's Storytime as Kino, Mark Ritts was also, and foremost, a loving husband, devoted and beloved father, and dear friend. For two years, Mark has courageously battled kidney cancer, never wanting to burden those close by. We are profoundly sad to see him go, but are relieved that his suffering is over.

On behalf of Mark, we thank you for your love, support, and friendship through the years.

We ask that flowers not be sent, but please leave your words in the Guest Book below - we look forward to reading your messages, wishes, and stories.

Private messages to the family can be sent from the Contact Page. If you have any pictures you would like to share with us, please let us know.

The memorial service will be a private event for close friends and family only. (details soon)

Thank you.

The Ritts Family



Links:
New York Times Article :: December 11, 09
Los Angeles Times Article :: December 9, 09
La Canada Outlook :: December 18, 09  (Obit / Bio)
La Canada Valley Sun :: December 18, 09


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      • Greta
      • Peru
      • Jan 21, 2010 @ 9:46 AM

    • thanx for all xx

      • Aaron
      • Peru
      • Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:35 AM

    • Conocido en todo el mundo. Un programa de los que ya no existen. Fuiste parte de la infancia de miles de chicos. Gracias por tu carisma y entrega junto a Paul. Descansa en paz "Lester"

      • eddyosp
      • Mexico D.F.
      • Jan 19, 2010 @ 3:41 PM

    • Pongo mis mas sinceras condiolencias por la muerte de esta persona que con eldisfraz de Lester supo divertirnos y hacernos reflexionar.

      • Ailen
      • La Plata, Bs As, Argentina
      • Jan 18, 2010 @ 6:43 PM

    • No lo puedo creer, me acabo de enterar. Toda mi familia veía Beakman's World y Lester siempre fue el mejor personaje para nosotros. Siempre lo recordaré y me reconforta saber que al menos dejo de sufrir. Mucho cariño a la familia de Mark, sepan que los acompañamos en su dolor.

      • Igor Cunha
      • Brasil
      • Jan 18, 2010 @ 4:02 PM

    • Eu tb cresci assistindo O Mundo de Beakman.... Sempre vou me lembrar do rato de laboratório Lester e seus comentários irônicos... Lester marcou minha vida

      • Brian Ferrante
      • Buenos Aires, Argentina
      • Jan 18, 2010 @ 8:52 AM

    • He illuminated my childhood with his acting. It is to this day that I still laugh when I remember him. Thank you Mark, and may you rest in peace.

      • Barbara
      • Santos-Brazil
      • Jan 17, 2010 @ 9:57 AM

    • oh no ): go bless the family ):

      • Ariel
      • Buenos Aires, Argentina
      • Jan 14, 2010 @ 6:28 AM

    • Gracias Mark por todo lo que nos diste a los chicos como Lester en el Mundo De Beakman. Uno de los mejores personajes que haya visto en la TV, en, sin duda, uno de los mejores programas que yo haya visto en mi vida.

      Muchas gracias por todo

      • Andrés Montañez
      • Uruguay
      • Jan 14, 2010 @ 5:00 AM

    • Mark, You had achived immortality by being in the hearts of all of Us, death is just an inconvenience. And once again, thanks.

      • Anthony Graham
      • Vancouver Canada
      • Jan 13, 2010 @ 11:28 PM

    • Always a true hero of my youth. You will be missed.

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