NEW YORK — Loren Ruch, HGTV’s head of content and co-host of the 2021 series “HGTV House Party,” has died following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was 55 years old.

Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey confirmed the news in a memo to employees obtained by Variety. He said Ruch died on June 12.

“Throughout his three-decade career, Loren was the rare leader who lifted everyone around him,” Dungey said.

A longtime TV programming executive, Ruch started working with HGTV in 2008. His early work there included overseeing the production of series like “HGTV Dream Home,” “HGTV Green Home,” “Rose Parade” and “White House Christmas” as an executive producer. He went on to manage the programming as head of content for “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” “Celebrity IOU,” “Battle on the Beach” and “A Very Brady Renovation.”

Ruch also served as a board member of Live Out Loud, a nonprofit organization that connects LGBTQ+ youth with role models, resources and opportunities in their community.

“Known for his unwavering dedication, endless kindness, and unshakeable integrity, Loren built not only hit shows but enduring relationships, serving as mentor, advocate and true friend to countless colleagues across the television landscape. His impact stretched far beyond the screen,” Dungey wrote.

“Loren was the connective tissue of every room he entered — the glue that bound teams, departments and friendships,” he said. “He possessed the rare gift of making people feel seen, valued, and inspired to do their best work.”

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