HGTV Visionary Loren Ruch Passes Away at 55 After Leukemia Battle, Leaving Legacy of Hit Shows and Heartfelt Tributes
Los Angeles, CA – Loren Ruch, a pivotal figure in the television industry and the current head of content at HGTV, died at the age of 55. His death on June 12, 2025, was due to acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive form of cancer that impacts the blood and bone marrow. Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman, Channing Dungey, announced that Ruch passed peacefully surrounded by his husband and close friends. Ruch’s leadership at HGTV since …