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.
Ronald was known for being outspoken and often engaging in public displays of art, frequently painting in public with dancers and performers present.  He continued to paint until his death in 1998, even experiencing a heart attack while working on a piece titled "Untitled." He passed away a few days after the incident.