Key keywords: Oscar Perelman death, Ronald Perelman son dead, 15-year-old Oscar Perelman, billionaire heir death, Perelman family tragedy, New York billionaire family news, Ronald Perelman latest update, celebrity teen death In an exclusive report confirmed by three independent sources close to the Perelman family, 15-year-old Oscar Perelman, youngest son of billionaire investor and philanthropist Ronald Perelman, has passed away unexpectedly at the family’s Upper East Side residence in New York City. Ronald Perelman, whose net worth is estimated at over $3.8 billion by Forbes, has long kept his children’s personal lives out of the public eye, with almost no official media coverage of Oscar prior to this tragedy. A short statement released by the Perelman family’s publicist on Thursday read, “We are shattered beyond measure by the sudden loss of our beloved Oscar. He was a bright, kind, endlessly creative young man who loved skateboarding, independent film, and spending weekends hiking with his older siblings. There are no words to describe the hole his passing has left in our family, and we ask that everyone respect our privacy as we navigate this unspeakable grief.” According to a spokesperson from the New York Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call from the Perelman residence at approximately 2:17 PM on Tuesday, reporting an unresponsive teenage male. Emergency medical technicians pronounced Oscar dead at the scene, and no signs of foul play have been found as of press time. The city’s medical examiner’s office has confirmed that a full autopsy has been scheduled, with official results for the cause of death expected to be released in 2 to 4 weeks, pending toxicology reports. Oscar was a sophomore at a private preparatory school in Manhattan, where classmates described him as a quiet, well-liked student who often volunteered to shoot photos for school events and ran a small independent zine with his friends. Several of his teachers reached out to local media on condition of anonymity to share memories of Oscar, noting his sharp sense of humor and his commitment to supporting underclassmen who struggled with social anxiety. Dozens of high-profile figures from the business, entertainment, and nonprofit worlds have already shared public condolences to the Perelman family, as Ronald Perelman has been a major donor to children’s health initiatives, cancer research, and arts education programs across the U.S. for more than three decades. No details about a memorial service have been released, with the family noting that any services will be private for close friends and family only.