HGTV host Loren Ruch has passed away at the age of 55 due to complications from pneumonia. However, his family is clarifying that he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia a year ago.
Ruch, who was the head of content for HGTV and co-host of “HGTV House Party”, had taken a turn for the worse just a few weeks ago after seeming to be on the road to recovery. His health declined quickly, including a lung collapsing, due to a weakened immune system from his cancer treatment.
The family plans a small service in NYC followed by a large celebration of life in L.A., as per Ruch’s wishes. He is survived by his mother Dolly Norris, husband David Salas, brother Geoffrey, father Larry, and stepfather Will Waterman.
Source: https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/13/hgtv-loren-ruch-died-pneumonia-cancer-free