Obituary of Richard Farnsworth

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Richard Farnsworth

Richard William Farnsworth (born September 1, 1920 in Los Angeles, California) was a popular American film actor, stunt performer and TV actor who was best known for his Academy Award nominated performance in the 1978 western movie, “Comes a Horseman.” Richard died on October 6, 2000 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died at age 80.

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Richard Farnsworth Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Farnsworth, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Farnsworth
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: September 01, 1920
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rick
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-1999
    • Religion: Quakerism
    • Net Worth: $1 to $12 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard William Farnsworth
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Margaret Farnsworth (née Hill, married 1947-1985, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Diamond Farnsworth
      • Missy Farnsworth

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 06 2000 at age 80
  • Place: Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorStunt Performer TV Actor American Born on September 1st Born in 1920 Born in California Died in 2000 Died at age 80 Died from Suicide

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Comes a Horseman

Quotable Quotes:

"But I don't really care for directors flaring up and trying to humble some actor, which they would do to try and make an example out of them so everybody else would stay on the ball--and [David Lynch] wasn't anything like that." (IMDB)

"Richard Farnsworth lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, dedication, and kindness that will continue to inspire many for years to come. (V)"

"Richard Farnsworth lived a long and successful professional life, garnering critical acclaim and multiple award nominations for his acting roles, before ultimately passing away from a terminal illness. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-10 08:43:09
Author: Stan
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