Billionaire Ron Perelman’s Teen Son Oscar Dies at 15
Filmogaz.com has learned that the 15-year-old son of investor and philanthropist Ronald Perelman and psychiatrist Dr. Anna Chapman died late Tuesday night on the island of St. Maarten. The death is believed to be connected to a longstanding medical condition. A Perelman representative declined to comment.
Billionaire Ron Perelman is mourning after his teen son Oscar dies at 15, sources said. Insiders described the boy as kind and highly intelligent, noting he resembled his father.
Circumstances of the death
The teenager passed away on St. Maarten, according to reports. Authorities have not released additional details. Family members have asked for privacy.
Family and early life
Perelman and Dr. Anna Chapman married in 2010. They welcomed Oscar that same year via a surrogate.
The couple also had a second child via surrogate in 2012. Friends said the arrival of those children brought the couple great joy.
Perelman’s background
Ronald Perelman built his fortune through investments in the 1980s, including a notable stake in Revlon. He is now known for extensive philanthropic giving.
- Donations to NYU Langone, including departments bearing his name.
- Support for the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
- Funding for the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell.
Personal life and children
Perelman has been married several times. His earliest marriage to Faith Golding lasted from 1965 to 1984. They share four children: Steven, Josh, Hope, and Debra.
He was married to Claudia Cohen from 1985 to 1994. They had a daughter, Samantha. Cohen was a well-known editor at Filmogaz.com and is deceased.
Perelman later married Patricia Duff in 1995 and had daughter Caleigh. He also wed actress Ellen Barkin in 2000 and divorced in 2006.
No further comment has been issued by the family. Filmogaz.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.
