Obituary of Richard Blackwell

Richard Blackwell

Richard Blackwell (born August 29, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York) was a writer, fashion designer, and TV actor (child actor) who was best known for being the creator of the "Ten Worst Dressed Women List", which is an annual awards presentation that he unveiled each new year. Richard died on October 19, 2008 and his death was because of complications from an intestinal infection. He died at age 86.

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Richard Blackwell Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Blackwell, Richard
Common Name: Richard Blackwell
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: August 29, 1922
Age: 86 (at death)
Also Known As: Rick
Occupations:
Active Years: 1938-1998

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
Favorite Color: White (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Sylvan Selzer
Father: Henry Selzer
Mother: Eva Selzer
Brother(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Robert L. Spencer (partnered ?-2008, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: October 19 2008 at age 86
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Infection (intestinal)
Interment: Buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Writer Fashion Designer TV Actor American Born on August 29th Born in 1922 Born in New York Died in 2008 Died at age 86 Died from Infection

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Blackwell lived a colorful and iconic life, constantly pushing the boundaries of fashion and inspiring countless individuals before leaving a lasting legacy upon his passing. (V)"

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