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Jason Ritter reflects on the impact of his father's passing and shares memories of his energy and humor.

“He had so much energy and constantly wanted to make us laugh, and it was like he had a gravitational pull. And then when he passed, it was like, wait, how does the world keep spinning without this person?”   -Jason Ritter on the passing of his father, actor John Ritter Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb is Presented by CVS. Shop your local CVS, right around the corner. Experience the full conversation on the "Joy 101 podcast with Hoda Kotb" wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information please visit us at  www.joy101.com/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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