Ronald Joseph: key obituary facts
Is Ronald Joseph dead? Yes. Ronald Joseph died on January 20, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Ronald Joseph's cause of death was reported as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What was Ronald Joseph known for?
Ronald Joseph was an American figure skater, Olympic bronze medallist (1964), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
More about Ronald Joseph
Born: October 9, 1944.
Ronald Joseph, an American figure skater and 1964 Olympic bronze medallist, died on January 20, 2026, at age 81 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
He competed in pair skating with his sister, Vivian Joseph, and the two won the 1964 Olympic bronze medal, the 1965 World silver medal and the 1965 North American championship. Born in Chicago on October 9, 1944, Joseph later worked as a hand surgeon in Arizona and Florida and lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Ronald Joseph (October 9, 1944 – January 20, 2026) was an American pair skater who competed with his sister, Vivian Joseph. They were the 1964 Olympic bronze medalists, 1965 World silver medalists, and 1965 North American champions.