Who is Ryan Leone? Bio, Age, Wife, Cause of death, Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-19

Ryan Leone of blessed memory had multiple careers as a novelist, film producer, and television writer widely known for his semi-autobiographical addiction novel Wasting Talent which he wrote while serving his five years sentence in federal prison for his involvement in the hard drug business.

Ryan Leone Biography

As the only child of Diane and Frank Leone based in Santa Barbara, the brilliant novelist who started writing at a very tender age, published his first short story when he was nine years old. Ryan Harrison Leone as legally known was born on August 3, 1985, in Framingham, Massachusetts in the United States of America.

Ryan had his education at the following schools, Monte Vista, Marymount Middle School, and Santa Barbara High School.

In his early twenties, Leon started his career in television and at the same time ventured into the drug business, selling heroin and involved himself with the Oaxacan Indian family, the Mendoza Clan, a notorious drug cartel. Getting involved in an illegal business like this wasn’t surprising when it landed him in prison for five years. He made use of his talent in writing, and as a novelist, he wrote Wasting Talent which was published in 2012 and sold about 400,000 copies. After he was released in 2013, he was featured in the famous magazines Penthouse magazine, the Huffington Post, Malibu magazine, and the Santa Barbara Independent which exposed him more to stardom.

Idiot Savant: The Savage Life of Ryan Leone is a documentary about Ryan’s drug addiction.

On July 2, 2022, the novelist passed on at the age of 36 in Sun Valley, California in the United States of America. His death was confirmed by her lover Karina Franco.

Ryan Leone’s Age, Birthday, and Zodiac sign

The Massachusetts native who was born on August 3, 1985, died aged 36 on July 22, 2022. He would’ve turned 37, on August 3, 2023. He is Leo according to his zodiac sign.

Was Ryan Leone married?

Leone wasn’t married at the time of his demise. However, he lived with his fiancée Karina Franco with whom she had two kids with. When news broke about his death, Karina confirmed it via Facebook. It’s obvious the two had a beautiful love life and a strong bond, unfortunately, death separated them forever.

Did Ryan Leone have kids?

Yes. Ryan Leone who died on July 2, 2022, is survived by his two sons, Nikko and Weiland whom he had with his beloved girlfriend Karina Franco.

What caused Ryan Leone’s death?

Ryan who had been misdiagnosed a few days before his death of pneumonia made it known on his Facebook platform that he had a broken finger and was suffering from respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. He died as a result of overdosed intake of drugs.

Ryan Leone’s Net Worth

At the time of his passing, Ryan Leon had an estimated net worth of $1 million which he earned from his numerous career as a novelist, film producer, and television writer.

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