Ron Lester (August 4, 1970 – June 17, 2016) was an American actor. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the films Varsity Blues, Not Another Teen Movie, Good Burger, and the TV show Popular. Lester was born in Kennesaw, Georgia. His first acting role came when he went to Atlanta, Georgia, to appear as an extra in a commercial, which turned into a feature part. He appeared in a music video for the band Little Texas. Lester moved to Los Angeles and began doing stand-up comedy in comedy clubs. His first film role was in the movie Good Burger in 1997. Two years later he had a recurring role on the TV comedy Freaks and Geeks. He also appeared in Not Another Teen Movie, which parodied his role in Varsity Blues. - Ruben Aguirre Profesor Jirafales - Jerry Lawler Lauryn McBrideIn 2001, Lester underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing 348 pounds. Obese since childhood, at his heaviest, he weighed 508 pounds. According to interviews, he flatlined during the operation. After the gastric bypass, he had 18 plastic surgeries to remove excess skin. In November 2015, Lester was hospitalized due to issues with his liver and kidneys. He was reported to be in critical condition in June 2016 and was in hospice care. At 9 p.m. on June 17, 2016, Lester died of liver and kidney failure shortly after requesting that he be taken off life support. He was 45 years old. - Ruben Aguirre Profesor Jirafales - Jerry Lawler Lauryn McBride
Actor Ron Lester, who portrayed Billy Bob in the 1999 football movie "Varsity Blues," died Friday evening in Dallas, Texas, according to his representative Dave Bradley. He was 45. "He was not in pain and passed away peacefully," Bradley said. Lester's fiancee Jennifer Worland was with Lester when he died.He died of organ failure - specifically his liver and his kidneys, Bradley said. - Ruben Aguirre Profesor Jirafales - Jerry Lawler Lauryn McBridev
Lester openly talked about his struggle with his illness on Twitter, posting in November that his "liver and kidneys are starting to heal." He thanked Worland for her support. Liver & kidneys are starting to heal, Came close to dying! With out my fiancé Jennifer Worland, I wouldn't be alive! pic.twitter.com/V7NENKCRWv — Ron Lester (@RonLesterRadio) November 10, 2015. At one point Lester weighed 508 pounds but lost 348 pounds according to his Twitter account. Besides his most memorable role as Billy Bob, he also had TV appearances in "Freaks & Geeks," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and "CSI New York." - Ruben Aguirre Profesor Jirafales - Jerry Lawler Lauryn McBride
