Obituary of Michael Richards

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Michael Richards

Michael Richards (born July 24th, 1949 in Culver City, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Cosmo Kramer on the American TV comedy series "Seinfeld". Michael died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an attack of cancer. He was 76 when he passed.

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Michael Richards Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Richards, Michael
    • Common Name: Michael Richards
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Culver City, California, United States
    • Birth Date: July 24, 1949
    • Age: 76
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1979-Present
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Michael's Family Tree

    • Father: William Richards
    • Mother: Phyllis Richards (née Nardozzi)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cathleen Lyons ​(married 1974-divorced 1993)​
      • Beth Skipp ​(married 2010-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Antonio Baz Richards
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sophia Richards (born 1975)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV ActorComedian American Born on July 24th Born in 1949 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"My job is to stay out of his way. - in an interview with Oprah explaining how he prepared for the character of Kramer" (IMDB)

"Michael Richards had a long and successful career in show business. He died at the age of 57 after a proud andTory life. (V)"

"Mr. Richards "Kramer" left behind a lasting legacy with his incredible talent and unforgettable performances, forever etched in the hearts of fans around the world. (V)"

"Michael Richards was a well-known actor popularly recognized for his esteemed work in the TV Series Seinfeld, until his unfortunate death occurred at a young age. (V)"

Is Mr. Michael Richards still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-08 00:43:07
Author: Stan
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