What was John Ritters last episode of 8 Simple Rules?

Ditch Day 8 Simple Rules/Latest episode

Did the dad in 8 Simple Rules die in real life?

Paul Hennessy (Portrayed by John Ritter from 2002-2003) is Cates husband and father of Bridget, Kerry and Rory. Paul collapsed and died while at the store while buying milk. This was probably because of an aortic dissection (and because of the real-life death of John Ritter).