Ronn Moss. (Nikki Nelson/WENN)

Veteran actor Ronn Moss has quit hit U.S. soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful after 25 years.

The 60 year old has played fashion magnate Ridge Forrester since the show began in 1987, but he has decided to leave the series.

A representative for production company Bell Phillip Television states, "Ronn has spent an amazing 25 years with B&B. We will always consider him family, and we wish him only the best in all of his future endeavours."

Moss will film his final scenes for the programme on Tuesday, with his last episode airing next month.