Never a stranger to criticism or polemics, Ronald loved to paint in public, frequently hiring strippers and showgirls to dance around him as he painted. He continued to paint until his death in 1998 and in fact suffered a heart attack while painting Untitled. He succumbed a few days later.
Never one to shy away from controversy or debate, Ronald enjoyed painting in public, often hiring dancers and performers to dance around him while he painted. He continued to paint until his death in 1998 and even suffered a heart attack while working on a piece titled "Untitled." He passed away a few days later.