Obituary of Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Richard Harris (born October 1st, 1930 in Limerick, Ireland) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in many noteworthy films including "This Sporting Life". Richard died on October 25th, 2002 and it was reported that his death was because of Hodgkin's disease. He was 72 years old.

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Richard Harris Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Harris, Richard
Common Name: Richard Harris
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Limerick, Ireland
Birth Date: October 01, 1930
Age: 72 (at death)
Also Known As: Rick Harris
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: Irish
Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard St John Francis Harris
Father: Ivan Harris
Mother: Mildred Harris (née Harty)
Spouse/Partner:

Elizabeth Rees-Williams (married 1957-divorced 1969)
Ann Turkel (married 1974-divorced 1982)

Son(s):

Damian Harris (born August 2, 1958)
Jared Harris (born August 24, 1961-died October 25th, 2002)
Jamie Harris (born May 15, 1963-died October 25th, 2002)

Death Notice:

Date: October 25 2002 at age 72
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Hodgkin's disease
Funeral Arrangements: Not made public
Interment: Cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Bahamas

Category Tags:

Film Actor Irish Born on October 1st Born in 1930 Died in 2002 Died at age 72 Died from Hodgkin's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten."

"I think bobby socks are sexy - It's just a little kink that I have."

"If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart."

"Broadly speaking short words are best and the old words when short, are best of all."

"Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most."

"There are too many prima donnas in this business and not enough action." (IMDB)

"Richard Harris lived a life filled with passion and talent that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Richard Harris had a successful professional life, known for his exceptional talent as an actor, singer, and director, however, his untimely death was a tragic loss for the entertainment industry. (V)"

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