Obituary of Richard Gilliland

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Richard Gilliland

Richard Gilliland (born January 23rd, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a TV Actor who was best known for being cast in various American TV series including "Designing Women". Richard died on March 18th, 2021 and his death was because of a short, unspecified illness. He passed away at 71 years old.

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Richard Gilliland Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gilliland, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Gilliland
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: January 23, 1950
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rick, Richie
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Active Years: 1974-2021
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Morris Gilliland
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jean Smart (married 7 June 1987-18 March 2021, his death)
      • Lindsay Harrison (married 30 March 1975-divorced 21 December 1984)
    • Son(s):
      • Connor Douglas Gilliland (born 25 October 1989)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Bonnie Kathleen (adopted born July 2008, adopted May 2009)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 18 2021 at age 71
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness
  • Funeral Arrangements: Not made public

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on January 23rd Born in 1950 Born in Texas Died in 2021 Died at age 71 Died from Unspecified illness

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"Gilliland lived a remarkably pleasant life, dedicated to his craft and loved by all who had a meeting with him, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Richard Gilliland was an accomplished actor who had a successful career in both television and film until ultimately passing away peacefully. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-28 10:13:07
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