Obituary of Richard Attenborough

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Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough (born August 29th, 1923 in Cambridge, England) was a Film Actor who was probably best known for being in many films including "Jurassic Park". Richard died on August 24th, 2014 and his death was possibly just due to issues related to his quite old age. He was 90 years old.

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Richard Attenborough Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Attenborough, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Attenborough
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cambridge, England
    • Birth Date: August 29, 1923
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dickie, Bunter, Rich
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Samuel Attenborough
    • Father: Frederick Levi Attenborough (4 April 1887-20 March 1973)
    • Mother: Mary Attenborough (née Clegg)
    • Brother(s):
      • David Attenborough (born May 08, 1926)
      • John Attenborough (1 January 1928-9 November 2012)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sheila Sim ​(married 1945-2014, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael John Attenborough (born 13 February 1950)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jane Mary Attenborough (30 September 1955-26 December 2004)
      • Charlotte Isabel Attenborough (born 29 June 1959)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 24 2014 at age 90
  • Place: Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England
  • Cause of Death: Old age (not specified)
  • Interment: in a vault at St Mary Magdalene church in Richmond London, UK

Category Tags:

Film ActorBritish Born on August 29th Born in 1923 Died in 2014 Died at age 90 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"At my age the only problem is with remembering names. When I call everyone "darling", it has damn all to do with passionately adoring them, but I know I'm safe calling them that. Although, of course, I adore them, too." (IMDB)

"I never wanted a sugar-coated life but here I am as sweet as the sugar-bear's caboose. "

"It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right."

"It's a limitation you put on your mind tha leads to early death."

"Richard Attenborough's remarkable life was marked by his passion for acting, filmmaking, and activism, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the world as a whole. (V)"

"Richard Attenborough was a highly acclaimed actor, producer, and director who dedicated his life to the craft of filmmaking, his legacy continuing long after his passing. (V)"

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