Obituary of Richard Blackwell

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Richard's Family Tree

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

WriterFashion 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)"

"Richard Blackwell was a successful fashion designer and critic known for his harsh yet entertaining critiques of celebrity fashion, but his death occurred under unexpected and tragic circumstances. (V)"

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