Obituary of Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson (born November 20th, 1932 in Gosport, England) was a TV Actor who was often noted for his role as a British non-commissioned officer, Corporal Peter Newkirk, situation the 1960's comedy Hogan's Heroes, and as the original host of the Family Feud game show from 1976 until 1985. Richard died on June 3, 2012 and his death was because of complications of esophageal cancer. He was 79 years old.

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Richard Dawson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Dawson, Richard
Common Name: Richard Dawson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Gosport, England
Birth Date: November 20, 1932
Age: 79 (at death)
Also Known As: Dickie, The Kissing Bandit, Kissyface, Colin Lionel Emm, Dick Dawson
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Colin Lionel Emm
Father: Arthur Emm (born 1897)
Mother: Josephine Lucy Emm (née Lindsay, born 1903)
Brother(s):

John Leslie Emm

Spouse/Partner:

Diana Dors (married 1959-divorced 1966)
Gretchen Johnson (married 1991-2012, his death)

Son(s):

Mark Dawson (born 1960)
Gary Dawson (born 1962)

Daughter(s):

Shannon Nicole Dawson (born 1990)

Death Notice:

Date: June 03 2012 at age 79
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Esophageal cancer (related complications)
Interment: burried at Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV Actor British Born on November 20th Born in 1932 Died in 2012 Died at age 79 Died from Esophageal cancer

Richard's Notable Roles:

Hogan's Heroes

Quotable Quotes:

"One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases - and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path."

"I usually take a two-hour nap from one to four."

"A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever."

"Be nice to each other. You can make a whole day a different day for everybody." (IMDB)

"Richard Dawson's life was full of laughter, love, and endless moments of joy that will continue to be remembered by fans around the world. (V)"

"Richard Dawsons professional career spanned over several decades as he captivated audiences with his charm and wit as a game show host, before ultimately passing away due to complications from esophageal cancer. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Dawson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.