Obituary of Charlie Rich

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Charlie Rich

Charles Allan Rich (born December 14, 1932 in Colt, Arkansas) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for his most remembered 1973 songs, “Behind Closed Doors” and “The Most Beautiful Girls.” Charlie died on July 25, 1995 and his death was reportedly because of a pulmonary embolism. He died quite soon at age 62.

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Charlie Rich Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Charlie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Charles Allan Rich
    • Father:
    • Mother: Helen Rich
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Margaret Ann Greene (married 1952-1995, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack Rich (1967-2008)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Rene Rich (1953-2006)
      • Laurie Rich (1956-2012)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 25 1995 at age 62
  • Place: Hammond, Louisiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism
  • Interment: Buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician Country Music Genre American Born on December 14th Born in 1932 Born in Arkansas Died in 1995 Died at age 62 Died from Pulmonary embolism

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"Charlie Rich had a successful and renowned music career, but his life was tragically cut short at the age of 62 due to complications from a sudden illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-27 09:05:06
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