Obituary of Richard Jenkins

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Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins (born May 4th, 1947 in DeKalb, Illinois) was a TV Actor who was best known for a ton of TV and movie work. Richard died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a touch of a heart condition. He was 78 years old.

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Richard Jenkins Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Jenkins, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Jenkins
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: May 04, 1947
    • Age: 78
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Dale Jenkins
    • Father: Dale Stevens Jenkins
    • Mother: Mary Elizabeth Jenkins (née Wheeler)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sharon R. Friedrick (married 1969-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Two kids

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on May 4th Born in 1947 Born in Illinois

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."

"Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have."

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."

"[In response to his first starring film role in The Visitor (2007)] I would say 'I'll go back to my trailer now', and they'd say, 'No, no, you're in the next scene. It's one of those things that I didn't know if I would ever get an opportunity to try. I've been waiting my entire professional life for this experience." (IMDB)

"He was an American film director, screenwriter and actor. Jenkins was best known for his work on the critically acclaimed independent films Clueless (1995) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). (V)"

"Richard Jenkins lived an incredible life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, talent, and kindness that will continue to impact those who were lucky enough to know him. (V)"

"Richard Jenkins had a successful career in acting, appearing in numerous films and television shows before his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Jenkins still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-10 08:43:07
Author: Stan
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