Loren Ruch, HGTV Content Chief, Dead at 55
- Loren Ruch, head of content for HGTV and co-host of HGTV House Party, died on June 12, 2025, at age 55 in Los Angeles.
- His passing came after bravely facing acute myeloid leukemia, a challenge acknowledged by Warner Bros. Television chairman Channing Dungey in a staff communication.
- Ruch dedicated over three decades to television, spending 15 years at HGTV where he was elevated to lead the channel’s content operations early in 2023 and served as executive producer for prominent shows such as HGTV Dream Home.
- He won five Emmy Awards during his 10 years at Fox's Good Day LA and was praised as a rare leader who inspired colleagues, according to Dungey and HGTV personalities.
- Ruch leaves a lasting imprint on television and colleagues, survived by his husband, parents, and brother, with many highlighting his mentorship and binding presence.
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