Ronald Perelman’s 15-year-old son, Oscar, has died. According to Page Six, Oscar passed away Tuesday night, March 24, on the island of St. Maarten; those close to the family say his death is believed to be connected to a longstanding medical issue.
A Family Loss
The teen was described by friends and acquaintances as “a kind, smart child.” Sources told Page Six that he was “very smart — he was his father’s son.” Perelman, 83, shares the boy with psychiatrist Dr. Anna Chapman. The couple married in 2010 and welcomed Oscar that same year via surrogate after what Chapman previously described as a difficult journey to parenthood.
Friends said becoming a father again brought Perelman a deep sense of happiness. The couple later welcomed another child via surrogate in 2012. Those close to the family have expressed that this is an especially heartbreaking moment for Perelman and his children.
Perelman’s Career and Philanthropy
Ronald Perelman built his fortune in the 1980s through major investments, including his involvement with Revlon, and has long been known for his philanthropy. His charitable contributions include gifts to major medical and research institutions such as NYU Langone Medical Center, the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the reproductive medicine center at Weill Cornell.
Perelman’s influence has also touched the entertainment world. In 2016, Gwen Stefani performed at the Apollo in the Hamptons gala at Perelman’s estate in East Hampton, an event that also featured Blake Shelton.
Reaction and Sources
Those close to the family have offered brief reflections on the teen’s character and the impact of his loss on the family. The initial report of Oscar’s death was published by Page Six. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further details have been disclosed publicly beyond what has been reported by that outlet and family acquaintances.
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