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.